If the ruling party leaders don’t understand or pretend not to understand why students are not staying back at home (their campuses and dormitories remain shuttered), we are in much deeper trouble than one could imagine

Students who were shot dead and injured were simply exercising their democratic rights and posed no threat to anybody.

The problems are economic, social and political in nature.

The July massacre has brought the credibility of this regime into question.

The ongoing protest by students and mass people demanding justice has surfaced in a profound democratic void in Bangladesh.

It is astounding how little a regime in power for 15 years understands the new form of student politics.

A narrative from both the government and some mass media outlets promotes a version of events that is far detached from the reality experienced

Reconciliation cannot occur without truth-telling, accountability, and a commitment to dismantling the structures of violence that perpetuate inequality and injustice.

Can we envision a future where such pervasive violence and control are no longer defining elements of our daily lives?

Backed by experience and good judgement, Gen Z ideas are worthwhile investments.

Under the Tories, the emperor lost its clothes—if it ever had any. Its international rhetoric of “leave no one behind” is a hollow slogan at home.

What is good politics for a party, or any party, may not result in good economics

Blinded by unquestioned power, the government is refusing to accept the new reality.

The emergence of Chavismo—the politics of mass action to build socialism in Venezuela—transformed the political scenario in the country.

A provision in the Penal Code could impact the criminal prosecution of law enforcers involved in the July uprising killings

Maybe it was the anger at a system that demanded martyrdom before acknowledging legitimate grievances

His fourth speech was arranged behind the backs of the Democratic administration to contribute to the undermining of Biden and the success of Trump

The reason behind the educated youth’s overwhelming preference for public sector jobs, particularly those in Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), must be understood in a greater detail and also through a critical lens of youth unemployment.

When Bangladesh bleeds, no one scores any political point, however lofty their political ideologies are.

Building and maintaining pedestrian-friendly infrastructure is an investment in our communities' health, safety, and well-being