political violence
A refreshing message of political inclusivity
BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step
Opinion / BNP faces the weight of history and expectations
For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.
'Bullets are flying': Divisive US political rhetoric sees violence soar
In a neck-and-neck US presidential election, tensions have soared along with the rhetoric: people have been killed, and the country's presidential candidates and others are in the crosshairs of extremists
A call to end the cycle of revenge politics
The tendency to humiliate and seek revenge through violence only deepens political distrust and perpetuates cycles of retribution with each change in the government.
When rule of (no) law reigns supreme
A narrative from both the government and some mass media outlets promotes a version of events that is far detached from the reality experienced
Impunity for authoritarians fuels political violence
While the attempted assassinations of Trump and Fico have caused many liberals to tone down their rhetoric, such reactions miss the point.
Can we expect some accountability from the government?
Last week’s political violence in Bangladesh was by far the worst I have seen since I first visited and fell in love with this country 15 years ago.
Election violence, minorities, and erasure of data
Reports of violence against minorities during and after the boycott-ridden, controversial election have raised questions against Awami League’s claimed commitment to protecting the minorities.
A prelude to tomorrow
Sometimes, our lust for power brings hell to earth. We let the fire burn and kill humanity.
‘Khela hobe’: Is our democracy our politicians’ plaything?
What game do our political leaders plan to play?
What does AL gain from unleashing violence on BNP?
In the current environment, it is the ruling party that has been seen in the offensive.
Citizens’ fundamental rights are not the executive’s choice
Can citizens be told that their rights are now available because the executive branch of the state is offering them as a gift?
Next Election: A Replay of Old Politics?
It is apparent, from what has transpired in the last fortnight, that any attempt to exercise political rights, and to seek space, will be curbed by force.
Attacks on BNP a worrying sign for the future
Where is the level playing field promised by the EC?
EC assures of probing violence reports
Election Commission (EC) has assured of investigating all incidents of violence during today’s general election that saw deaths of at least 17 people.
3 shot in Ctg BCL infighting
Three persons are shot during a clash between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League on Chittagong College campus in the port city.
1 killed in Mathbaria AL factional clash
A man is killed and five others are injured as two factions of local Awami League locked into clashes over establishing supremacy in Mathbaria upazila of Pirojpur.
Quiz Aslam at jail gate: Court orders police
A Chittagong court orders police to quiz BNP Joint Secretary General Aslam Chowdhury at the jail gate in an explosive case.
Law enforcers behind disappearances: Khaleda
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia says the law enforcers including Rab and police members, who were involved in the incidents of forced disappearances and killings, will be brought to justice.