THE THIRD VIEW

THE THIRD VIEW

Column by Mahfuz Anam / As a nation, we are not focused on education

We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.

4w ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / What are we building after dismantling the AL regime?

Democracy does not seem to be our focus today. Because if it were, then shouldn’t we have been talking about elections more?

1m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / The elephant in the room no one is talking about

Reform of political parties is of urgent need

2m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.

2m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Stability is the need of the hour

Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election

3m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Will the new party spark a new political culture?

Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.

3m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Editors, don't become PROs of proprietors

We must renew our pledge to journalistic ethos and commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and public service.

4m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / A new reality for free media

Sadly, some very disturbing signs can still be seen that are posing a new set of threats against free press.

4m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Another veto prolongs genocide in Gaza

The goal of the genocide in Gaza is to take over what's left of Palestinian land.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Death of the opposition in parliament

From Bangladesh’s birth, our opposition bench in parliament has never been strong

1y ago

TIB: The forever ‘villain’?

Learn from its reports and give this anti-graft body its due

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Where the PM should really be an ‘Iron Lady’

The PM's 'zero tolerance' against corruption should be implemented with 'zero delay.'

1y ago

From one party to one person: What was de facto is now de jure

The most important outcome of this election is the emergence of Sheikh Hasina as the supreme leader of the country.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has BNP served its supporters well?

The BNP failed to reap anything effective from the huge public support that it was able to garner late last year.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Is Awami League heading towards a Pyrrhic victory?

What image of our legal system are we presenting to the world?

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Israel’s ‘right to self-defence’ and the Palestinians’ fate to be slaughtered

The West's global standing is being corroded by Israel’s flagrant violation of each and every international law in its crackdown in Gaza.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Towards a 'free and fair' election, indeed

What is going on right now is election engineering, not preparation for a free and fair election.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: 30 years of leading The Daily Star

However bright our past may be, there is an urgent need to further strengthen public confidence in journalism.

1y ago