“Not many Bangladeshis going to India: Khaleda,” published on July 1, 2014

Sara
Despite the unjust shootings at the border, illegal migration is possible and presumably exists to some extent. That is why criminals, with or without the support of the authorities, are able to flee to India.
However, after several publicity gaffes over many months starting from The Washington Times article, she finally makes some wise statements.

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“PM hits back at BNP threat” (July 4, 2014)

Mortuza Huq
While people of Bangladesh and the world know that it was the most farcical election in the electoral history of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina seems to be a great fan of 5 January election. Probably she knows very well by now that 5 January type election is the only way by which Awami League can grab power.

Abul Kashem
Yes, as long as several thousands Shamim Osmans are there in the country, no worries for the Awami League. When the country is flooded with foods contaminated by formalin and other poisonous chemicals, our leaders' smiling faces indicate that they are far from the people.

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“EC sues Ershad” (July 5, 2014)

Hardreality
Two to seven years of imprisonment for violation of electoral law; is there any remote possibility of Mr. Ershad facing that fate, even though he is the weakest one. The way he ignored multiple notices, it is obvious that he can get away from it. Poor EC! They have the law, but cannot apply it.

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“Weird solution to question leak” (July 3, 2014)

Hardreality
Going for this solution means accepting defeat yielding to the leakers. Question papers have been leaked so many times, but not a single criminal has been punished. Is it so hard to find out the people involved in the scam? It is more likely that the authorities are unwilling to find them.