democracy
Let journalists do their job
Persecution by government officials deeply concerning
'The US still cares deeply about democracy'
US ambassador Peter Haas reflects on two years in Bangladesh
Opinion / Dissolve the people, elect a new one?
Politics 101 today runs the risk of being solely authored by autocrats from all over the world.
The implications for China, the West and India
Powerful countries, far and near, have shown active interest in Bangladesh’s election and have been polarised in a rather peculiar fashion
Is there a Left left in Bangladesh?
The left's agenda is global, not just national.
How constitutional is the EC’s demand to ban political gatherings?
We are at a loss to understand on what grounds the EC can make such a demand of the government.
Bangladesh Genocide of 1971: Time for the West to walk the talk
The genocide that Pakistan’s occupational forces committed in Bangladesh in 1971 has yet to get due recognition.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: 'Secret deal has been struck, nothing to worry about'
Is that how democracy works for us?
Living in a democratically governed country important for 91pc Bangladeshis
Finds survey by Open Society Foundations
Who will defend our public property defenders?
Over the past month, journalists and activists have been subjected to an amplified scale of threats, intimidation, and incarceration at the hands of powerful group.
Protest against the decision to not allot a stall for Adarsha
Adarsha owner Mahabub Rahman, activist Baki Billah, journalist Bithy Shoptorshi and artist Arup Rahee have spoken to The Daily Star Opinion.
‘Special train’ for Awami League, ‘transport strike’ for BNP
Why should two political parties of the same nation receive polar opposite treatments?
How can breaching citizens’ privacy be lawful?
We should be concerned about the deployment of surveillance tech without any judicial oversight
Mahfuz Anam writes: What is the state of Awami League as a political party?
This election year, the question that will inevitably come to the fore is of how successful AL has been in keeping its promises.
Will pre-election politics remain peaceful or become violent?
A consensus among political parties is essential for holding a good election.
A slap on the face of our democracy
The political culture that has been bred in the country by the ruling party is one of impunity, where party members are, directly or indirectly, encouraged to violently suppress dissenting voices. The slapping of Inamul Haque is merely a result of that attitude.
Remember what Noor Hossain died for
It is imperative that we pay respect to him but what we need to recall is what was written on his bare chest and back, writes Ali Riaz.
Hollow democracies make the most noise
Probably on account of my last two articles on Covid and dengue, someone thought I was a doctor.
Economic and political reforms must go hand in hand
All our institutions are crumbling because of politicisation, inefficiencies, and corruption.
