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“Those who hide behind the mask of neutrality while curtailing freedom of expression are the true fascists”: Mohammad A. Arafat

Journalists being neutral is desirable, but having a political position should not be considered a crime. In virtually all advanced democracies, the media and journalists are divided along ideological lines. In the United States, for example, journalists at Fox News and CNN generally operate from perspectives that align more closely with Republi...

How Many Times Must One Family Be Targeted Before BNP’s Violence Ends?

⁨Today, the younger brother of SM Rafiq — former Councillor of Kumarkhali Municipality and Senior Vice President of Kumarkhali Upazila Jubo League — was brutally attacked while visiting the municipal office to obtain a civic certificate. He was later rushed to Kushtia General Hospital for treatment. This is not an isolated incident....

Tofael Ahmed’s Funeral: Where Grief Became a Crime

Tofael Ahmed’s final farewell sparked controversy as police intervened at mourning events, prompting questions about democracy and political freedoms.

Bangladesh Failing to Protect Women and Children Despite Tough Laws

A surge in reported rape cases—776 in just 13 months—has intensified scrutiny of Bangladesh’s failure to protect women and children despite stringent laws. Critics say both the Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government have struggled to enforce protections, exposing gaps between legislation and imp...

Election of Deception and Farce: Statement by the People’s Leader Sheikh Hasina

On 12 February, the nation witnessed a pre-planned election of deception and farce - one that will be recorded as a disgraceful chapter in Bangladesh’s democratic history. This was not an election of public will; it was an industrial-scale administrative exercise in manipulating numbers. The total number of registered voters in this elect...