Publisher’s note
Whenever attempts have been made to silence the voice of the people, Kantipur Publications has stood firm as an advocate for democracy.
Whenever attempts have been made to silence the voice of the people, Kantipur Publications has stood firm as an advocate for democracy.
Thirty years on, grievances remain; it is only the leaders who have forgotten.
Real reform requires clear commitments to transform institutions—not only change leaders.
Sustaining investment initiatives depends less on organising events, more on continuity and ownership.
No party is likely to secure the absolute majority required to form a one-party government.
The BNP government will likely continue to face economic challenges and institutional constraints for the foreseeable future.
Most electoral candidates have swept the issue of untouchability under the carpet.
If enough voters insist on substance over slogans, they can force politics to change.
Democratic backsliding must be addressed through civil society movements, judicial challenge and progressive trends at the ballot box.
Can we, with our existing policies, institutions and knowledge, revive our lost springs?
If the electorate rewards short-term promises over long-term credibility, parties will treat governance as a bargaining chip.
Govern like the people are watching, because this time, they actually are.
More should be done to include politicians and parties in architectural discourses.
As I move through the district, I find myself questioning the promise of electoral politics.
After 9/11, the connection between immigration and law enforcement intensified.
The fiery politician arguing in the SC is a message of female assertion in male-dominated politics.
The new leaders should understand the realities of national and international politics.
The entire Epstein episode exposes the hypocrisy of those in the West who espouse the high moral ground yet maintain connections with a depraved sex criminal.
The post-uprising election is crucial for shaping the future of Bangladesh.
Leaders and the public should unite on non-partisan policies that protect the interests of all generations.