THE THIRD VIEW

THE THIRD VIEW

Column by Mahfuz Anam / The elephant in the room no one is talking about

Reform of political parties is of urgent need

2w ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.

3w ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Stability is the need of the hour

Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election

1m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Will the new party spark a new political culture?

Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.

1m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Editors, don't become PROs of proprietors

We must renew our pledge to journalistic ethos and commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and public service.

2m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / A new reality for free media

Sadly, some very disturbing signs can still be seen that are posing a new set of threats against free press.

2m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / How the ex-PM used and abused intelligence agencies

We need legal frameworks to prevent their future misuse

2m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Reforms vs election: A distracting debate

Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.

3m ago

TIB: The forever ‘villain’?

Learn from its reports and give this anti-graft body its due

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Where the PM should really be an ‘Iron Lady’

The PM's 'zero tolerance' against corruption should be implemented with 'zero delay.'

1y ago

From one party to one person: What was de facto is now de jure

The most important outcome of this election is the emergence of Sheikh Hasina as the supreme leader of the country.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has BNP served its supporters well?

The BNP failed to reap anything effective from the huge public support that it was able to garner late last year.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Is Awami League heading towards a Pyrrhic victory?

What image of our legal system are we presenting to the world?

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Israel’s ‘right to self-defence’ and the Palestinians’ fate to be slaughtered

The West's global standing is being corroded by Israel’s flagrant violation of each and every international law in its crackdown in Gaza.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Towards a 'free and fair' election, indeed

What is going on right now is election engineering, not preparation for a free and fair election.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: 30 years of leading The Daily Star

However bright our past may be, there is an urgent need to further strengthen public confidence in journalism.

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: West’s moral standing and the slaughter of Palestinians

Hasn't the world already been a witness to the massacre that has been taking place in Gaza over the past several weeks?

1y ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Poisoned rhetoric and public concerns

With only a few months left till the election, we still have no idea what AL’s and BNP’s manifestos will reveal

1y ago