The duty is on us to repossess our country’s political glory. The challenge calls for daring actions to re-humanize our politics. Electoral politics should not be about demarcation, exclusivity, classification and conspiracy but should be something that fosters inclusivity, transparency, accountability and respectful.

   Prof. Mahfuz Chowdhury The fact has remained that Bangladesh failed to uphold true democratic values even after forty years of existence. Sadly, the democratic process was halted by the very leader who had led the country to independence. Soon after freedom, his unilateral decision to establish a personal army and impose a one-party autocratic rule [...]

The video, which was posted on YouTube and other websites, shows four men in camouflage Marine combat uniforms urinating on three corpses. One of them jokes: “Have a nice day, buddy.” Another makes a lewd joke. At the Pentagon, Captain John Kirby said the defense department was “deeply troubled” by the video.

   By: Gwada OgotA poem by Gwada Ogot The political landlord has built, Hovels and shacks- slums, Upon our petrified minds, So he extorts rental taxes; Landlord sets rules for squatters -to abide by, In his squalid people’s party estate; Cheap rents with high costs, The return -political lip service; No, the party is not built [...]

   Prof. Mahfuz ChowdhuryJudging from the controversial actions being carried out by the government and the reactions of the opposition, most observers believe another period of political turmoil is looming in Bangladesh. The outcome of such turmoil would be anybody’s guess at this point. Anyone who follows events in Bangladesh knows all too well that the [...]