Mass uprising 2024 Bangladesh

Opinion / The darkest hour

With his outstretched arms, with his head held high, with his simple yet impenetrable courage Abu Sayed changed everything

Let’s hold a three-point referendum

Realistically speaking, governing a nation of 170 million people living in densely populated cities without some kind of democracy (representativeness) is an impossible proposition.

The politics of betrayal and trauma

The Awami League government betrayed the most fundamental of public trusts.

Revolution and education: Some thoughts on the ‘political’ in universities

Will all that the revolution called for in spirit prevail in structures?

When will we democratise the political parties of Bangladesh?

The real test lies in the reform strategies that can steer a country toward justice.

Can police provide security if they don't feel safe themselves?

Police authorities must operationalise all police stations urgently

'No political decision should be taken without students’ input'

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, talks with The Daily Star about the current political situation of the country.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

The darkest hour

With his outstretched arms, with his head held high, with his simple yet impenetrable courage Abu Sayed changed everything

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Let’s hold a three-point referendum

Realistically speaking, governing a nation of 170 million people living in densely populated cities without some kind of democracy (representativeness) is an impossible proposition.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

The politics of betrayal and trauma

The Awami League government betrayed the most fundamental of public trusts.

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

Revolution and education: Some thoughts on the ‘political’ in universities

Will all that the revolution called for in spirit prevail in structures?

August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024

When will we democratise the political parties of Bangladesh?

The real test lies in the reform strategies that can steer a country toward justice.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Can police provide security if they don't feel safe themselves?

Police authorities must operationalise all police stations urgently

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

'No political decision should be taken without students’ input'

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, talks with The Daily Star about the current political situation of the country.

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