Column by Mahfuz Anam / The likely PM’s first crucial challenge
15 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Politicians must be open to accepting electoral defeats
6 February 2026, 00:23 AM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / US-EU tensions over Greenland may have serious effects for us
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Column by Mahfuz Anam / Facing the most vital election ever
8 January 2026, 18:00 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / The magic of Khaleda Zia
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Bangladesh needs more dynamic Islamic discourse
11 December 2025, 20:07 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / An independent judiciary seems near at hand, but can still slip away
4 December 2025, 18:30 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / A picture that lays bare the decay of our education system
27 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Before Hasina lost in the court of law, she had lost in the court of the people
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Lessons from Mamdani’s magic: Put voters at the centre of our politics
6 November 2025, 18:30 PM
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The elephant in the room no one is talking about
Reform of political parties is of urgent need
24 April 2025, 18:15 PM
Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved
Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.
17 April 2025, 18:30 PM
Stability is the need of the hour
Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election
27 March 2025, 18:30 PM
Will the new party spark a new political culture?
Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.
13 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Editors, don't become PROs of proprietors
We must renew our pledge to journalistic ethos and commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and public service.
27 February 2025, 18:30 PM
A new reality for free media
Sadly, some very disturbing signs can still be seen that are posing a new set of threats against free press.
20 February 2025, 18:30 PM
How the ex-PM used and abused intelligence agencies
We need legal frameworks to prevent their future misuse
13 February 2025, 18:57 PM
Reforms vs election: A distracting debate
Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.
30 January 2025, 18:30 PM
We never got a chance to reform our state and politics like now. Let’s not waste it
Our initial study of the reports of the four commissions indicates that the recommendations are quite substantive.
16 January 2025, 18:30 PM
Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable
Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.
19 December 2024, 18:15 PM
Assad’s ouster and the ever-changing world for Bangladesh
Do we have the expertise to tackle the crises and exploit the opportunities in the evolving geopolitical scenario?
12 December 2024, 18:30 PM
What is Indian media’s gain in branding us as a Hindu-hating country?
What has shocked me is their refusal to fact-check what they are writing, broadcasting or televising—a basic duty of any journalist.
5 December 2024, 18:30 PM
The Indian media and Bangladesh-India relations
The bilateral relationship must be based on a "win-win" policy, rooted in mutual respect, non-hegemony, and the pursuit of shared prosperity and deeper understanding.
21 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Ending impunity for crimes against journalists
Though the signals are mixed we still hope that the media in Bangladesh will see a new dawn.
14 November 2024, 18:01 PM
Of rivers and people
The present leadership must prioritise the development of these two assets of Bangladesh for a sustainable and prosperous future.
31 October 2024, 18:30 PM
Hasina’s misrule should not affect our judgement of Bangabandhu
The history of Liberation War must be honoured.
17 October 2024, 18:30 PM
The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges
Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.
10 October 2024, 18:30 PM
Why did the Khagrachhari school reinstate a known sexual predator?
This incident exposes the added vulnerability of young women and girls when they belong to Indigenous communities.
5 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Chief Adviser Yunus's UNGA trip a critical turning point
Now is the best chance for Bangladesh to strengthen international cooperation.
3 October 2024, 18:15 PM
July uprising and some thoughts of Bangladeshi-Americans
NRBs gathered in New Jersey showed eagerness to assist in the journey of the new Bangladesh forward.
19 September 2024, 18:15 PM