A legal but illegitimate election will not serve the people
Legitimacy is all about inclusion and participation of voters and parties, and how people view the election.
1 December 2023, 10:30 AM
1 December 2023, 10:30 AM
Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh / Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity
A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
3 September 2023, 14:30 PM
3 September 2023, 14:30 PM
DSA and the quest for an obliged press
A free and independent press is essential for any democratic society, and journalists must be allowed to report on issues of public interest without fear of retaliation or censorship.
3 April 2023, 13:00 PM
3 April 2023, 13:00 PM
Without support from bureaucracy, EC can’t hold fair elections
Even if the outcome seems predetermined, it is essential to exercise the right to vote and make one's voice heard.
20 March 2023, 11:28 AM
20 March 2023, 11:28 AM
How is shrinking media space affecting our democracy?
The media is often considered to be the fourth pillar of a democracy—while the other three pillars are the legislature, executive and judiciary.
18 February 2022, 18:00 PM
18 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Declining trust in democratic institutions
The Chief Election Commissioner of the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has made it clear that we have an electoral system that is in many ways performing better than that of the United States.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Why do we have to take to the streets for justice?
Eleven people have so far been arrested in connection with the Noakhali gang rape. Most of the suspects were arrested within days after the video of the heinous crime landed on social media.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Regent and JKG scams: Is this the face of a new normal in healthcare?
Installed on the boundary wall of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) located at the ever-busy Gulshan-Mohakhali Link road, the illuminating electric signboard reads “Healthcare will leap several steps forward in the Mujib Year”.
14 July 2020, 18:00 PM
14 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Where we stand on media governance
A legal framework is a prerequisite to forming a commission, but it would be good to keep it focused on the formation of the commission, its scope or work, status and accountability mechanism. These things are either missing or unclear in the proposed Act.
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM
GDP or Happiness?
Imagine a world where you earn a decent living, the state treats you with fairness, there is little carbon emission in the environment...
25 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Freedom of expression - the only choice
It may not be wise to compare Bangladesh with France, but is there any scope of denying the fact that the true essence of democracy lies within the space of freedom of expression?
6 January 2016, 18:00 PM
Opinion: Is there a need for another ONLINE POLICY?
To enjoy the protection of the law, and to be treated in accordance with law, and only in accordance with law, is the inalienable right of every citizen, wherever he may be, and of every other person for the time being within Bangladesh, and in particular no action
29 August 2015, 18:00 PM
The limitations of ICT and Cyber Security Acts
The Cyber Security Act is now open for virtual consultation on the ICT ministry's website.
28 July 2015, 18:00 PM