Of the AL, for the AL, and by the AL
AL-nominated and AL independent candidates will have enough AL supporters to represent a decent voter turnout.
1w ago
Images you cannot unsee
We will remember the faces of the smiling Gazan children and their families in the photos—the faces of people who have been wiped out for no fault of their own.
3w ago
Where do we go from here?
In Dhaka, the designated streets occupied by BNP looked like a battlefield.
A shiny new surveillance system is the last thing we need
Phone tapping has been a favourite tool for governments around the world to snoop on people. In Bangladesh we have been familiar with this term for decades. Those of us who grew up in the "analogue phone days" can recall getting goosebumps at the sound of a click or inadvertent cough in the middle of a phone conversation that hinted that someone was listening in
Will the law enforcement agencies protect us during elections?
In the last few years, attackers have targeted minority communities, and the law enforcers have displayed apathy or reluctance in catching the culprits, who are often linked to influential groups
Attack on Radhapada Roy: When poets cry
The tacit tolerance of bigotry over the years has nurtured ideologies that are diametrically opposite to the founding principles of our nation
Who is to blame for Bhuban’s death?
It was an unlikely death for 55-year-old Bhuban Chandra Shil, a lawyer who lived in Dhaka city for work while his family stayed in Maizdi, Noakhali.
Who is responsible for the ‘unnatural death’ of Bhuban Shil?
It was an unlikely death for 55-year-old Bhuban Chandra Shil, a lawyer who lived in Dhaka city for work while his family stayed in Maizdi, Noakhali
September 1, 2023
Are we normalising the humiliation of teachers?
It is a universal value that teachers must be respected; it is the basic premise of learning. It is objectionable because someone has the audacity to ask something so contrary to any civilised society’s value system.
August 18, 2023
What the egg is happening?
Why are we not increasing food production at home and being less dependent on imports?
August 11, 2023
Dhaka’s ugly, ruthless side
The story would resonate with many young couples starting out in this ruthless city, where what you earn is nowhere near what you spend, just for the bare minimum.
July 27, 2023
The old political playbook needs a major upgrade
One would be wise to throw away the old playbook and get tips from democracies that provide leaders with the greatest power of all: the true mandate of the people
July 21, 2023
How to deal with compulsive dodgers
There are those among us who take the game of bluffing as a sport or an art form.
June 23, 2023
The global conspiracy – against women
Clearly, deep-rooted biases and stereotypes are at play.
May 6, 2023
This election year, why not opt for rose-tinted glasses?
Journalists are a bitter lot and are out to be killjoys of any party, especially the ruling one.
April 27, 2023
Why we can’t get enough of aliens
In the US, an alien is not just an extraterrestrial; it could simply mean someone from a foreign country.
April 21, 2023
Age IS a number – get over it
It’s always a bit of a jolt when one is reminded of one’s age.
April 13, 2023
Leaders, beware of sycophants
Being surrounded by sycophants is an occupational hazard for anyone who has some form of power.
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