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Mohammad Al-Masum Molla

Multimedia journalist with nearly 10 years’ experience in mainstream media in Bangladesh with a background in investigative journalism and environmental, political and human rights reporting.

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A life of measured resistance

With Khaleda Zia’s passing, Bangladesh has lost a towering political figure whose calm restraint often stood in stark contrast to the country’s bruising, combative political culture.
30 December 2025, 23:34 PM
30 December 2025, 23:34 PM
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Undefeated, unmatched

Twenty-three contests. Twenty-three victories. No losses.
30 December 2025, 23:10 PM
30 December 2025, 23:10 PM
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Undefeated, unmatched

Khaleda Zia's enviable election record testifies to her popularity
30 December 2025, 07:15 AM
30 December 2025, 07:15 AM
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The leader who stood her ground

Again and again, she selected the harder road—not because it guaranteed victory, but because it preserved meaning
30 December 2025, 04:51 AM
30 December 2025, 04:51 AM
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Goodbye, Khaleda Zia

Khaleda Zia evolved from a shy military spouse into a defining figure of Bangladesh’s democratic struggle
30 December 2025, 02:31 AM
30 December 2025, 02:31 AM
BNP demands national election by December 2025

Only election roadmap will ease tensions

The BNP believes that only a clear roadmap for the election will be able to improve the present volatile situation in the country’s politics.
23 May 2025, 20:02 PM
23 May 2025, 20:02 PM
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Opinion / The price of unchecked protest politics

Under the guise of “mob justice,” various groups, including students, have taken the law into their own hands.
21 May 2025, 12:16 PM
21 May 2025, 12:16 PM
BNP demands national election by December 2025

BNP to press for polls without stirring chaos

The BNP is planning to ramp up efforts to push for a national election by December but will avoid a direct conflict with the interim government, party sources have said.
20 May 2025, 18:06 PM
20 May 2025, 18:06 PM
Ban on AL and future actions

Ban on Awami League and future actions

There is no denying the extent of damage the AL has done over the last 15 years, particularly from January 5, 2014.
12 May 2025, 02:00 AM
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What Khaleda Zia’s return means for the BNP

Khaleda Zia's return is not merely a personal event.
6 May 2025, 06:43 AM
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A diplomatic reset wrapped in contradiction

The Yunus-Modi meeting is less about conviction and more about pragmatism.
7 April 2025, 03:00 AM
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BNP prepares for demos for election by December

Frustrated as the chief adviser has yet to clearly specify when the election will be held, the BNP is making preparations to take to the streets with a demand for polls by December.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM
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From convoy to controversy: can NCP live up to its reformist image?

To his credit, Sarjis Alam attempted to explain his 100-car motorcade on Facebook, albeit by way of answering Tasnim Jara's query about the source of his funds
26 March 2025, 07:43 AM
Awami League's crimes and punishment

Awami League’s crimes: What should be its punishment?

Can such a deeply rooted political entity be banned out of existence?
25 March 2025, 02:00 AM
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Reform proposals: BNP opposes two-term cap on prime minister

The BNP submitted its feedback yesterday. So far, 15 other parties have submitted theirs.
23 March 2025, 20:37 PM
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AL ban debate: BNP sniffs ploy to delay the polls

Party leaders argue these are "attempts to incite tensions between the military and the public, creating political unrest"
22 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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BNP cautiously optimistic of polls in December

BNP leaders believe that the government is trying to cater to the interests of multiple political groups, which may explain the conflicting statements.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
sexual violence against children in Banglades

How many more 8-year-olds will we have to bury?

This death -- or perhaps murder -- is not just a loss for the family, but a collective failure of our society to keep children safe
13 March 2025, 09:51 AM
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Khaleda’s call for unity is a step in the right direction

Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.
3 March 2025, 05:00 AM
BNP leaders call to discard traitors

Discard traitors, those inactive during uprising

Grassroots BNP leaders yesterday said there are conspiracies to harm their party’s election prospects.
27 February 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP meeting with UN chief

Polls candidates, strategy: BNP meet today to seek info from grassroots

The BNP is holding an extended meeting today to gather opinions of its grassroots about possible election candidates and its polls strategy.
26 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Real change or more of the same?

Real change or more of the same?

Denial and blame games won’t save us from the deepening law and order crisis.
24 February 2025, 09:10 AM
Bangladeshi climate migrants

Bangladeshi climate migrants end up in modern slavery

For thousands of Bangladeshis fleeing climate disasters, migration offers a desperate escape but at a grievous cost.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
National Consensus Commission reform proposals

Parties fret over govt initiative to publish their stance online

While the government's push for transparency has been praised by many, some politicians worry that it could expose their parties to public criticism
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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The honeymoon period of the interim government is over

What started as a moment of hope—a chance to break free from the chains of authoritarian rule—has increasingly turned into a struggle for meaningful reform.
14 February 2025, 05:00 AM
BNP meeting with UN chief

National polls: BNP to keep pressing govt for roadmap

Despite government assurance of polls by December, the BNP would be pushing for prompt announcement of the election roadmap as it believes a quarter is out to delay the polls.
11 February 2025, 22:02 PM
Awami League's attempt to make a comeback

Awami League protests: A comeback or a cry for relevance?

Awami League’s protests reflect a party grappling with its own political survival rather than a genuine struggle for democracy.
5 February 2025, 02:00 AM
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For stability, holding the national election should be prioritised

The interim government is not mandated to oversee local elections. Its primary responsibility is to conduct parliamentary elections.
30 January 2025, 07:00 AM

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