We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.
Democracy does not seem to be our focus today. Because if it were, then shouldn’t we have been talking about elections more?
Reform of political parties is of urgent need
Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.
Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election
Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.
We must renew our pledge to journalistic ethos and commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and public service.
Sadly, some very disturbing signs can still be seen that are posing a new set of threats against free press.
The truth is, we have made a shambles of our elections and have weakened most of the accountability structures.
The intellectual trap refers to a country’s policymakers’ inability to ensure crucial intellectual freedom.
And it is being amended in the same way.
Others will never do, as they only want to use us
A death is an accident only when it occurs in spite of all logical, scientific and experience-based steps taken to prevent it.
So who determines what is ‘required’ to ensure that welfare?
The worrisome state of once glorious student activism
A government cannot always be totally moral, but a president has to be.
There is a bias against the poor that leads to a general acceptance of violence against them.
