Bangladesh politics
The pattern of violent confrontation must stop
The ruling party must adopt a more mature and restrained strategy
Is the Awami League worried?
It appears that the ruling party is courting all the powers that matter in Bangladeshi politics.
Violence cannot be the only language of politics
Unfortunately, our history so far shows that major political shifts have only occurred as a result of violent uprisings on the streets.
The attack on Hero Alom: A lost opportunity
Our failure to defend Hero Alom points only to our intellectual bankruptcy
Political tensions near a boiling point?
The two instances provide somewhat of an indication as to how the Election Commission will be handling voting in the 300 constituencies.
What message emanates from the attack on Hero Alom?
Hero Alom may have been ostracised by our political and cultural elites, but he has a huge fan base among the poor and working class.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Need for a change in our political culture
BNP to some extent and AL to a far greater extent have changed Bangladesh. Can’t we expect them to change themselves, even a bit?
A Detriment to Democracy
The rigid positions of AL-BNP will only lengthen the political deadlock
A hazy pre-election atmosphere
Eid has always been a singular occasion for mass campaigns. Aspiring electoral candidates seize the opportunity to meet their voters in their constituencies amid festivities
The pattern of violent confrontation must stop
The ruling party must adopt a more mature and restrained strategy
Is the Awami League worried?
It appears that the ruling party is courting all the powers that matter in Bangladeshi politics.
Violence cannot be the only language of politics
Unfortunately, our history so far shows that major political shifts have only occurred as a result of violent uprisings on the streets.
The attack on Hero Alom: A lost opportunity
Our failure to defend Hero Alom points only to our intellectual bankruptcy
Political tensions near a boiling point?
The two instances provide somewhat of an indication as to how the Election Commission will be handling voting in the 300 constituencies.
What message emanates from the attack on Hero Alom?
Hero Alom may have been ostracised by our political and cultural elites, but he has a huge fan base among the poor and working class.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Need for a change in our political culture
BNP to some extent and AL to a far greater extent have changed Bangladesh. Can’t we expect them to change themselves, even a bit?
A Detriment to Democracy
The rigid positions of AL-BNP will only lengthen the political deadlock
A hazy pre-election atmosphere
Eid has always been a singular occasion for mass campaigns. Aspiring electoral candidates seize the opportunity to meet their voters in their constituencies amid festivities
An ex-MP’s abuse of power
How did he get away with it for so long?
