OF MAGIC & MADNESS

OF MAGIC & MADNESS

The more BNP talks about reforms, the less convincing it sounds

BNP’s adversarial politics hurts more because it was expected to lead a new culture of politics.

3w ago

Devils, heroes, or something in between?

Should we continue to condone unregulated public outbursts?

1m ago

Opinion / No more concessions for India on border killing or fencing

Protecting our citizens and our border integrity is non-negotiable

3m ago

Opinion / BNP faces the weight of history and expectations

For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.

6m ago

Opinion / The new age demands a re-reading of Bangabandhu

Bangabandhu as a subject of study should be approached with an openness to embrace truths, however unflattering.

8m ago

The nine lives of a corrupt public servant

Let's delve into the hypothetical lifelines in a public servant’s career that help them indulge in corruption.

9m ago

Cow running amok in a shopping mall: It’s not a ‘moo’ point

Animals in Bangladesh are losing their homes because people are taking over their spaces.

10m ago

The only budget I care about is one that reduces my bills

Budget day is turning into our very own Groundhog Day.

10m ago

Who will restrain prices in the month of restraint?

If the government really wants to control or bring down prices during Ramadan and afterwards, it must be willing to go after its 'own people.'

1y ago

‘Will you be my Valentine?’ and other expensive offers

In the end, love is a personal matter and it should remain so, regardless of how it comes out on February 14 and in the days that follow.

1y ago

Word of the Election Year: Dummy

Politicians provided a steady supply of obnoxious, potentially title-winning examples

1y ago

Can BNP survive the pre-election meltdown?

BNP's retreat to the back foot amid mass arrests and convictions was as remarkable as it was rapid.

1y ago

Voters without choice are just glorified dummies

You’ve already met the dummy candidates, aka independents. Now, meet dummy voters.

1y ago

Polls schedule is not a cut-off point for dialogue

Without political reconciliations, we're headed for another violent, one-sided election

1y ago

Who are these nameless, faceless arsonists?

These attacks are at once a political issue, a law enforcement issue, and a human rights issue.

1y ago

Can bureaucrats be neutral in a win-or-lose-all battle?

Let me put it another way: is a fair election possible even if Awami League “allows” it?

1y ago

Soft openings, hard politics

As the political landscape heats up in anticipation of the general election, the ruling Awami League seems to be pulling out all the stops

1y ago

Road safety, transport politics, and a curious policy U-turn

The latest policy rollover on unfit vehicles seems to be the result of our policymakers remembering that they have interests to protect.

1y ago