Opinion

Let democracy win, not political mud-slinging

—Anwar Hossain Manju— With just two weeks remaining, Bangladesh is set to hold its 13th National Parliamentary Election. After a decade marked by three farcical elections conducted under the Awami

How much more oil will you pour on an oily head?

—Audite Karim— Not too long ago, in October last year, MPO-enlisted teachers across the country took to the streets demanding increases in salaries and allowances. Their demands included a house

Interpreting the People’s Vote

—Kaniz Kakon— Bangladesh’s 2026 election is less a single event than a national act of interpretation. Hermeneutics, meaning through context, begins with a simple truth: voters are not mere policy

Foreign Policy: What Is Upfront!

—Mahfuzur Rahman— Each year, India observes its Republic Day on 26 January. It is the day that commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of India, which came

The public awaits measures to curb mob violence

—Mostafa Kamal— With elections approaching, law enforcement agencies are already under increased pressure. The role of the police and other law enforcement bodies is crucial to ensuring a free, fair

Silent extortion ahead of election

—Audite Karim— Anis (a pseudonym) is a businessman. He did not go to his office last week. For an entire week, he kept his mobile phone switched off as well.