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11 September 2026
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The legality of the interim government
Analysis from constitutional and international legal perspectives
15 August 2024
The Bangladesh we want
Lessons learnt as we rise from the ashes of our past
15 August 2024
I reject the minority tag. Here is why
The face of the minority keeps changing depending on national borders.
15 August 2024
Can a proportional representation system ensure better democracy?
In the PR system, each party may be required to pay a certain amount of money as security fee against each of its nominated candidates.
15 August 2024
Are we ready for Bangladesh 2.0?
No one is safe until all can participate and enjoy their entitlements.
15 August 2024
The new age demands a re-reading of Bangabandhu
Bangabandhu as a subject of study should be approached with an openness to embrace truths, however unflattering.
15 August 2024
Don’t let the new dawn be turned false
We must not let our guard down and allow anyone to negate our new dawn.
15 August 2024
How we can protect our children from state-sponsored violence
Countries were able to bring to justice those responsible for the deaths/injuries of minors during protests by following the right steps
14 August 2024
Let women decide what they want
True empowerment is built on empowering women to make life decisions free from outside pressures like discrimination, constraints, or societal standards
14 August 2024
Why can’t India accept that the people of Bangladesh toppled Sheikh Hasina?
It was a revolution spearheaded by students that succeeded in toppling a dictatorial regime of 15 years.
14 August 2024
The urgent need for an Ombudsman in Bangladesh to enhance transparency and democracy
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a political crisis that threatens the very foundation of its democracy.
14 August 2024
Principles, party, power or politics?
The student movement’s ability to inspire people to stand up to a vicious oppressor was truly remarkable.
14 August 2024
Legality and legitimacy of Bangladesh Constitution
Justice Badrul Haider Chowdhury called Bangladesh Constitution an “autochthonous constitution” because it got its power from the very people.
13 August 2024
The tall task of fixing Bangladesh
Are three months enough to hold a free and fair election? Because that is not the only concern at hand.
13 August 2024
The banality of evil and the Messiah of a new dawn
For three days we were a state without a government.
13 August 2024
We must strengthen our institutions to preserve democracy
Bangladesh must undergo massive political and constitutional reforms
13 August 2024
Why a political consensus on reforms is necessary
The country needs a new political settlement among the key actors, currently critically important in Bangladesh’s politics.
13 August 2024
Expectations from the advisers and a few words of caution
The task of the advisers is to show what actions they are taking toward permanent policy reforms not to make faux pas remarks.
12 August 2024
Images that changed history
Their deaths in the hands of cold-blooded law enforcement personnel might not have been in vain
12 August 2024
July Revolution and Gen-Z’s march to mass political awareness
Gen-Z have finally become mass aware of their socio-political rights and started to ask for accountability, transparency, and honour.
12 August 2024