Kamal Ahmed

The late unveiling of manifestos by all major parties—whether by choice or due to poor planning—meant that the campaign largely devolved into a contest of personalities rather than a comparison of policies.

The response from the National Citizen Party’s (NCP’s) secretary of the manifesto subcommittee, Istiak Akib, to my analysis of their manifesto is a welcome development and a positive step towards fostering civilised dialogue—an essential element of democracy.

On Friday—just 13 days before the vote—the NCP, largely dominated by young activists of the uprising, announced the “Manifesto of Youth and Dignity.” The 36-point document’s most distinctive feature is its strong emphasis on young people’s political aspirations. Among its youth-centric pledges, the most striking is the proposal to lower the voting age to 16.

The unprecedented outpouring of grief and love for Khaleda Zia after her death powerfully affirms that the nation has lost someone deeply cherished.

Based on a survey of 201 journalists across 19 districts, the research paints a picture of a deeply polarised and volatile landscape ahead.

Why would a group of journalists organise a seminar on NEIR without questioning its risks or relevance?

As a former BBC journalist, it is excruciating to watch heads roll over a lapse in editorial standards at an institution that thrived for 103 years in Britain.

A genuine national consensus on the path to democratic renewal has fallen short of expectations.

Social media influencers without accountability pose threats to stability.

Western media's coverage of Palestine's recognition is anything but an unbelievably shameful dehumanisation of the Palestinian people.

Those who won the Ducsu election on Tuesday have set a new precedent.

Bangladesh's US tariff deal brings relief but raises deeper concerns.

After last year's uprising, nation-building comes as a monumental responsibility.

Restoring public faith in the judiciary is now more urgent than ever.

India’s push-ins of Bangla-speakers spark calls for more decisive actions.

Ignoring media reform now would be a serious strategic misstep.

The foreign ministry should not be credited for Yunus's engagements in London with politicians, business leaders, academics, and leading diaspora figures.

After the discussion at Chatham House, will the meeting between Prof Yunus and Tarique Rahman offer more insights?

The party has been fundamentally reshaped—ideologically and structurally—into a vehicle for autocratic rule.

Hopefully, the interim government would take sincere initiatives to implement the much-needed reforms in the media sector soon.