Column by Mahfuz Anam / Political acumen is fine, but economic expertise is crucial
7 August 2026
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / July charter implementation: Growing distance between BNP and the opposition is worrisome
24 July 2026
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / 250 years of US independence: Do Americans know or care about their founding principles?
10 July 2026
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / The PM says police don’t belong to any party. Can we establish this in practice?
15 May 2026
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Politicisation of our professions
1 May 2026
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Column by Mahfuz Anam: 35th anniversary of The Daily Star / When independent newspapers burn, so does democracy
24 April 2026
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Were we close to a nuclear catastrophe?
10 April 2026
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / The challenges before the prime minister
13 March 2026
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / The speech that emboldened us all
7 March 2026
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / A controversial decision
27 February 2026
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Yunus, Charter, and Our Future
Can the vision for 'New Bangladesh' ignore the poor, farmers, workers, youth, women, or employment and climate crises?
23 October 2025
Can justice be dispensed in an unjust manner?
We must never forget for a moment that rule of law must be practised in its totality, and not through convenient segments.
18 September 2025
Why are we trying to make the election uncertain?
Those who are working to prevent the election should question themselves as to how the people will be empowered without one.
4 September 2025
A dangerous suggestion
No provision in the constitution should be outside the purview of the judiciary
28 August 2025
Political parties must support the election drive
The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.
21 August 2025
July Declaration: Where is the roadmap for our future journey?
Denigration of our Liberation War will never be acceptable
7 August 2025
Kudos for consensus in some vital areas
If our political culture is to change, the functioning of our political parties must change dramatically.
31 July 2025
Birth centenary of Tajuddin Ahmad: The unsung leader of our Liberation War
Tajuddin led the nation during a bloody war with stupendous courage, determination, patriotism and exemplary leadership.
24 July 2025
As a nation, we are not focused on education
We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.
29 May 2025
What are we building after dismantling the AL regime?
Democracy does not seem to be our focus today. Because if it were, then shouldn’t we have been talking about elections more?
15 May 2025
The elephant in the room no one is talking about
Reform of political parties is of urgent need
24 April 2025
Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved
Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.
17 April 2025
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
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
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
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
How the ex-PM used and abused intelligence agencies
We need legal frameworks to prevent their future misuse
13 February 2025
Reforms vs election: A distracting debate
Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.
30 January 2025
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
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