Democracy and Development
In recent times, the political discourse in Bangladesh has touched upon the question of democracy and development. It was triggered by comments from a Minister and a senior ruling party leader who...
View ArticleThe Awami League in our history
History took a new turn on June 23, 1949. There were some courageous men — Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, Yar Mohammad, Shamsul Haque, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and, of course, Huseyn Shaheed...
View ArticleFor America, real progress achieved nearly by accident
A couple carry an American flag and a rainbow flag during the annual Gay Pride parade in New York June 28, 2015. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz It is tempting to look for signs of America’s direction in the...
View ArticlePartisan local polls and challenges for political parties
A paradigm shift in the political system took place in Bangladesh on October 12, 2015 with the decision of the Cabinet to hold local polls on partisan basis. The century old practice of non-party poll...
View ArticleMyanmar makes history
In Myanmar, the people’s determination to bring back democracy — and its face Aung Sang Suu Kyi — is heading for a triumph over the dark forces of military autocracy, Buddhist religious fundamentalism...
View ArticleCan a socialist like Bernie Sanders ever become US president?
It was one of those rare wintery nights last week when a friend walked in, rubbing his hands vigorously to keep warm. He kept looking over his shoulders nervously, like he had seen an apparition. “How...
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