Shamim A. Zahedy

When reflecting on broken promises, people sometimes refer to Sunil Gangopadhyay’s poem “Keu Katha Rakheni” (Nobody kept their promise), whose protagonist received numerous assurances and pledges over his 33 years of life but none were apparently kept.

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.

The BNP leadership’s pledge that no future head of government will abuse power or act arbitrarily must also be reflected within the party itself.

Political parties in Bangladesh need to reconsider their governance structures, taking cues from liberal democracies around the world.

The trials to prosecute those responsible for upholding and promoting a fascist regime must meet international standards of transparency.