West’s moral standing and the slaughter of Palestinians
Today, for the many instances of injustice, but mainly through their treatment of Palestinians ever since 1948, the West is gradually but surely losing its moral authority.
Mahfuz Anam
Poisoned rhetoric and public concerns
Elections are a time when people get the chance to express their will. But in our case, it is the cacophony of two leading political parties that will be assaulting our eardrums.
Gladiatorial’ street contests and prospects of fair elections
The writer says that as the election is getting nearer, the possibility of a nightmarish pre-election period is driving fear and panic among the people.
Our political culture – you reap what you sow
The writer says the biggest harm that the two main parties have done to politics is their aversion to opposing and divergent views.
Free and fair elections for our sake, not because of US visa policy
The writer says, regardless of what the world may or may not say, it is the sacred duty of Bangladesh to hold free and fair elections.
Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act was legislated ignoring journalists
The writer argues for the inclusion of journalists as the country's digital security legislation is amended.
Not road accidents, but ‘murder’ by neglect
The writer states, "if the possibility for [accident] exists in every turn of the system, then it is no longer an "accident", but "murder" by neglect.
Rewarding thuggery, punishing talent
The writer writes about the state of student activism in Bangladesh.
Child abuse and our crumbling social norms
The writer says there is a bias against the poor that leads to a general acceptance of violence against them.
Child abuse and our crumbling social norms
There is a bias against the poor that leads to a general acceptance of violence against them.