Sometimes, it’s not about what you say, but what you stay silent about that defines your politics
Provoking what was an entirely predictable response from AL activists and supporters in the stronghold of the deposed political regime amounted to a de facto open invitation for confrontation
In the coming weeks and months, there are likely to be other similar confrontations involving rival political factions as elections approach. The pro-democracy forces need to understand this and avoid playing into the hands of those who want to turn back the clock.
If we are serious about democracy, the path of confrontation must be abandoned. Someone must blink -- not to lose face, but to lead. It is time to reimagine strength not as stubbornness, but as the courage to compromise.
This piece was written exactly one year ago today after Abu Sayed was martyred. It was far from certain at that point that Hasina would be defeated and most believed then that she would rule until she died peacefully in her sleep decades hence.
A one-size-fits-all formula cannot deliver justice in today's world. The Bangladeshi legal system must reflect the lives and needs of the people it serves.
At Lord’s, Ben Stokes showcased the rare qualities of a captain who not only wins matches but changes the very DNA of his team. His tactical nous, emotional intelligence, and visible authority are shaping a culture of resilience and bravery that could define English cricket for a generation.
Reflections on how Bangladesh has changed since the 1980s
One year after the July Revolution, the memory of brave young lives lost continues to light the path toward a just, democratic, and united Bangladesh
The WHO placing Saima Wazed on "indefinite leave" is too little, too late. She should never have been given the post to begin with, and it should not have taken so long to remove her.
Identifying the real problems and who should solve them
BNP is almost certainly coming to power sooner rather than later. But that may just be the beginning of its real problems.
How to turn the tariff threat into a strategic opportunity through a bold US-Bangladesh partnership agenda
When justice is replaced by selective rage, even agents of hope risk becoming architects of chaos -- threatening the very foundation of the New Bangladesh.
The Trump-backed BBB law increases debt, helps the rich, and cuts healthcare, food aid, and clean energy support for millions of poor Americans. It also raises military and deportation spending, weakening the US economy and risking global financial stability.
Bangladesh’s 50 million young voters are restless, ambitious, and eager for real change -- not just promises. If BNP seizes this moment with bold reforms and youth-led leadership, it could spark a new era where opportunity, dignity, and democracy thrive together.
