Column by Mahfuz Anam / July charter implementation: Growing distance between BNP and the opposition is worrisome
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Forgive them not, Gaza …
There is an American-enabled Israeli starvation in Gaza.
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Pursuit of justice must not make the public suffer
It is unacceptable to impose prolonged hardship on ordinary citizens
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When revolutions forget why they began
The heat of power draws opportunists, “millions of bees,” as it were, who arrive not to pollinate progress but to bask in its heat, building a suffocating cloud of illusion around the leader.
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Arbitrary detention and the hypocrisy within the government
Stopping arbitrary detentions is a governmental responsibility, and all those in the cabinet must also take their share of the blame.
4 August 2025, 02:00 AM
Diplomatic merchandise: Exploiting the issue of Palestinian recognition
They have been the playthings of powers for decades, and there is no promise that this will end soon.
3 August 2025, 11:00 AM
When change agents become the status quo
Extortion by SAD leaders strikes at the heart of its moral legitimacy.
3 August 2025, 07:00 AM
The passing of a quiet revolutionary
Mrs Murshed believed that education should not begin and end with books.
3 August 2025, 05:00 AM
What can Bangladesh learn from China’s rise?
True, Bangladesh has made some progress in digitalisation, but much of it remains uneven. Services are often bureaucratic, digital tools remain underutilised, and infrastructure gaps persist.
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What young people want a year on from July uprising
They seek reform, not empty promises.
3 August 2025, 02:00 AM
Time for political parties to prioritise disability rights
Inclusion of disability rights in manifestos is both a democratic necessity and a litmus test of a party’s commitment to equality.
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The struggle continues
Revolutionary literature all over the world has shown the frequent bitterness of post-independence betrayal.
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After July: A fragile transition, a nation in waiting
Hope for change, rebirth, and the restoration of the republic remains weakened after a year.
2 August 2025, 03:00 AM
England's unforgettable Euro 2025 victory
Bangladesh Football Federation, hope you are taking notes.
1 August 2025, 10:00 AM
Why the DUCSU constitution needs reform
The irregularity of DUCSU elections is in contrast to DU’s legacy.
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Kudos for consensus in some vital areas
If our political culture is to change, the functioning of our political parties must change dramatically.
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Bangladesh-India relations should be based on equity
There have been positive developments in connectivity between the two nations, including the revival of rail and road links, the utilisation of ports, and growing energy cooperation.
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A few questions over the Dhaka jet crash
The recent fighter jet crash at a school campus in Dhaka has led many to question the wisdom of running an airbase in Kurmitola and conducting training flights from there.
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Uncle Sam wants you and your social media accounts
Naturally, the US Embassy in Dhaka has chimed in, reminding Bangladeshi applicants to make their accounts public “to facilitate vetting.”
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Bonn climate conference falls short on key promises
Gender justice and Loss and Damage are both at a tipping point.
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The interplay of doxa and episteme in Bangladesh's politics
We need a political ethic that resists collapsing into either technocratic detachment or populist fury.
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