Shahjahan Bachchu - A martyr of free thoughts
"in recent years no other country of the world has recorded more hostility towards intellect than Bangladesh, not even Pakistan or Iran."
Why should Bangladesh have Ombudsman institution?
'At the heart of the theory of democracy rests a cardinal premise: Dignity of the representatives and rights of the citizens.'
A matter of equality
Humanity has progressed to a stage where equality is a barometer of civilization.
Dear minister, bribery is never okay
The problem is that the word accountability does not apply to our ministers or senior officials — no matter what the action is or what type of public outrage it creates, they can still get away with it
Where did it all go so wrong?
"It's a systematic prolonged campaign of hate, threats of violence, and division based on religious identity"
We cannot support oppression
Why should it be different for individuals of a sexual minority?
We need to talk about Myanmar
The international community has acknowledged the suffering of the Rohingya and expressed concerns time and time again. But it was never followed by actions to any sufficient degree.
No country for Sabina
11 year old child domestic worker Sabina Akhter was found in the street of Dhaka with multiple injuries caused by torture. The images of her battered and bruised face horrified the entire nation.
Langadu- a national shame for Bangladesh
The gruesome images of the indigenous people of Langadu upazila, Rangamati fleeing home, carrying whatever belongings they could save, shows that if you happen to be a member of the indigenous community, calling Bangladesh home, your life has not changed even in the slightest since the dark days of our military dictatorship.
Justicia has fallen- What's next?
If anyone wonders, despite recent drastic actions against Islamic militancy, why Bangladesh has been ineffective in curbing Islamic extremism- the removal, or because of it's symbolic significance some may rightfully argue destruction, of Justicia's sculpture from the High Court will certainly provide an objective answer.