Mir Aftabuddin Ahmed

Mir Aftabuddin Ahmed is policy development officer at the City of Toronto.

The role of state and society in sustaining gendered violence

Rape persists in Bangladesh at the scale it does because too many men believe they are superior beings and that women exist to be controlled.

2d ago

A reminder of the nearly unwinnable hand Yunus was dealt

A sentiment has taken root in Bangladesh: Yunus is an honest man with good intentions.

3m ago

The BPL anthem: A rhythm of change

Bangladesh's youth rise up, fueling a cultural movement of protest and hope.

4m ago

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.

7m ago

When rule of (no) law reigns supreme

A narrative from both the government and some mass media outlets promotes a version of events that is far detached from the reality experienced

8m ago

An ode to our senior citizens

The notion of community upliftment will fade with the passing of Bangladesh's current cohort of senior citizens.

11m ago

Pakistan bats for Imran Khan

Khan's clout originates from a general belief that he can do no wrong while representing Pakistan.

1y ago

The plight of the Sudanese deserves our attention

Sudan needs assistance from the international community—and it needs it very quickly.

1y ago
January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Which path do we want to be on?

It is imperative to bring voters to conversations pertaining to the 2023 general elections.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

Why we need traditional media to survive

The role of independent media and journalism as bearers of the foundations of democratic systems, is slowly but surely diminishing.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Bangladesh cricket is in shambles, and BCB must answer for it

The administration and management of Bangladesh cricket at the hands of BCB is symptomatic of an unprofessional sport management system.

September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022

Transforming education beyond words and tokenism

Bangladesh is lagging behind its neighbours with smaller GDP sizes when it comes to education spending.

August 18, 2022
August 18, 2022

Ambivalence towards road safety: How many deaths are too many deaths?

From what we see, read and experience, there is no accountability or oversight in the roads and highways sector.

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Cultivating a politically-diverse generation of leaders

It is time to ensure demographic and occupational diversity across our political system.

April 9, 2022
April 9, 2022

Imran’s ignominious innings

The postcolonial legacy of the Indian subcontinent is closely intertwined with frequent constitutional aberrations of an unnecessarily theatrical nature, by

February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022

Your freedom ends where mine begins

There is a comprehensive global perception that Canada is a nation where relative peace, justice, stability and the rule of law are institutionalised across public life; protests, riots, violence and divisiveness are associated with their southern neighbours.

November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021

The life of an international graduate is that of constant learning

University life is referred to as a critical turning point in one’s life. In all certainty, and in my experience, it is perhaps more than that.

August 19, 2021
August 19, 2021

Why is Trudeau taking Canada to the polls?

In a bid to secure a parliamentary majority and strengthen his position as Canada’s principal political architect, a confident Justin Trudeau is taking his