Brig Gen Shahedul Anam Khan ndc, psc (Retd)

Reform is not only overdue, but it has also become urgent given the rot that has engulfed the security sector, particularly over the last 15 years of misrule.

Former army chief Moin’s excuse of following the chain of command betrays his puerility at its worst.

The Indian media’s smear campaign began immediately after the hasty departure of Hasina.

We belonged to the land, but the land was anything but ours.

We must not let our guard down and allow anyone to negate our new dawn.

It is heartening to note that many large demonstrations held in Western capitals and major cities were participated in by people of all religions.

After the investigating officer being changed six times, the case has, in all probability, stalled.

The recent by-polls represent the state of democracy in our country fairly accurately.

It is unfortunate that security agencies have been used in a manner that has generated more fear in people’s mind than confidence and faith in them.

We do not know what exactly the Awami League general secretary means when he warns the BNP and advises his cadres to gird for khela on December 10.

It is apparent, from what has transpired in the last fortnight, that any attempt to exercise political rights, and to seek space, will be curbed by force.

Strategic assets are those that demand attention from the highest levels of the state.

Unfortunately, winning an election has become the synonym for achieving power.

Is not the media already under duress, and its function heavily encumbered by the Digital Security Act (DSA), without needing a new law which is now on the anvil of the Bangladesh Press Council (BPC)?

Time and again, it has been proven that, when it comes to justice in Bangladesh, some are more equal than others.

An acceptable election depends on the Election Commission's ability to display its grit and resolve, exercise its writ, remain neutral, and be prompt to address complaints and proactive in detecting violations.

As if a million Rohingya refugees are not enough, we have to now face the prospect of Rohingyas sneaking in through the borders from India into Bangladesh.

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a remark that assumes significance given the rueful undertone that her statement conveyed.

The word is one of the most pejorative terms in the English dictionary; it is the most reviled term, too, as well as an oft-used mechanism handy to the West to twist the tails of those it dislikes.

The prime minister had made a very profound and significant remark at the beginning of this month on the state of the opposition in the country.