Sheikh Hasina resignation

The power of silence in a bitter political rivalry

Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.

BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change

For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.

Why does the proclamation of July uprising matter?

The proclamation of the July uprising will be a profound declaration of justice, resilience, and rebirth.

Urgency for change must not lead to hasty decisions

Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind

A controversy we didn’t need

The recent statement by President Mohammed Shahabuddin regarding the resignation letter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has sparked a controversy that should not have occurred at all. On October 19, during a conversation with the editor-in-chief of daily Manab Zamin, the president said that he had heard about Hasina’s resignation but had no documentary evidence.

The urgent need for an Ombudsman in Bangladesh to enhance transparency and democracy

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a political crisis that threatens the very foundation of its democracy.

Hasina's 'first statement' after ouster

Posts Joy on his verified Facebook page

The banality of evil and the Messiah of a new dawn

For three days we were a state without a government.

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples / Will the interim government be truly anti-discriminatory?

We expect that those who form the interim government will respect difference–be it of gender, religion, ethnicity, or language.

January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

The power of silence in a bitter political rivalry

Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change

For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

Why does the proclamation of July uprising matter?

The proclamation of the July uprising will be a profound declaration of justice, resilience, and rebirth.

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

Urgency for change must not lead to hasty decisions

Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

A controversy we didn’t need

The recent statement by President Mohammed Shahabuddin regarding the resignation letter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has sparked a controversy that should not have occurred at all. On October 19, during a conversation with the editor-in-chief of daily Manab Zamin, the president said that he had heard about Hasina’s resignation but had no documentary evidence.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

The urgent need for an Ombudsman in Bangladesh to enhance transparency and democracy

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a political crisis that threatens the very foundation of its democracy.

August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024

Hasina's 'first statement' after ouster

Posts Joy on his verified Facebook page

August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024

The banality of evil and the Messiah of a new dawn

For three days we were a state without a government.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Will the interim government be truly anti-discriminatory?

We expect that those who form the interim government will respect difference–be it of gender, religion, ethnicity, or language.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Journalists protest against attacks on cultural institutions

The protest meeting was moderated by journalist Maksudul Haque Imu and began with a minute of silence to honour the martyrs of the anti-discrimination student movement. The gathering was marked by strong condemnations of the vandalism and attacks on cultural venues, as well as the targeted attack on the residence of musical artiste Rahul Anand, known for his involvement with the student movement.