STRATEGICALLY SPEAKING
We must build a foundation for genuine democracy
Democracy cannot operate as a simple majority steamroller, as we also saw in the early days of our independence.
We must remain alert to conspiracies
The July-August uprising cannot afford to falter in the face of an entrenched opposition within political parties.
How has the interim government fared so far?
The mutilation done to the nation would require more than run of the mill actions or traditional approach.
India’s hubris
Isn’t it time for India to come to terms with the reality about its neighbours, particularly about its most strategically located neighbour, Bangladesh?
Cleanse then reform
Reform is not only overdue, but it has also become urgent given the rot that has engulfed the security sector, particularly over the last 15 years of misrule.
Unanswered questions about the Pilkhana massacre
Former army chief Moin’s excuse of following the chain of command betrays his puerility at its worst.
Recast our security agenda
The Indian media’s smear campaign began immediately after the hasty departure of Hasina.
Regain the land and regain its soul too
We belonged to the land, but the land was anything but ours.
Don’t let the new dawn be turned false
We must not let our guard down and allow anyone to negate our new dawn.
Who killed democracy in Bangladesh?
The recent by-polls represent the state of democracy in our country fairly accurately.
A ‘tonic’ for our security forces?
It is unfortunate that security agencies have been used in a manner that has generated more fear in people’s mind than confidence and faith in them.
Please spare us your ‘khela’
We do not know what exactly the Awami League general secretary means when he warns the BNP and advises his cadres to gird for khela on December 10.
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.
What have we done with our strategic assets?
Strategic assets are those that demand attention from the highest levels of the state.
Democracy means more than the ability to vote
Unfortunately, winning an election has become the synonym for achieving power.
Another ring in the shackle to gag the media
Is not the media already under duress, and its function heavily encumbered by the Digital Security Act (DSA), without needing a new law which is now on the anvil of the Bangladesh Press Council (BPC)?
Our skewed legal system
Time and again, it has been proven that, when it comes to justice in Bangladesh, some are more equal than others.
Why election 2023 needs to be different from the last two
An acceptable election depends on the Election Commission's ability to display its grit and resolve, exercise its writ, remain neutral, and be prompt to address complaints and proactive in detecting violations.