Brig Gen Shahedul Anam Khan ndc, psc (Retd)

The only way to preserve our newly acquired freedom is to put power where it belongs—to the people.

Post-revolution challenges and the new generation’s role in shaping our future

Democracy cannot operate as a simple majority steamroller, as we also saw in the early days of our independence.

The July-August uprising cannot afford to falter in the face of an entrenched opposition within political parties.

The mutilation done to the nation would require more than run of the mill actions or traditional approach.

Isn’t it time for India to come to terms with the reality about its neighbours, particularly about its most strategically located neighbour, Bangladesh?

Reform is not only overdue, but it has also become urgent given the rot that has engulfed the security sector, particularly over the last 15 years of misrule.

Former army chief Moin’s excuse of following the chain of command betrays his puerility at its worst.

The Indian media’s smear campaign began immediately after the hasty departure of Hasina.

We belonged to the land, but the land was anything but ours.

We must not let our guard down and allow anyone to negate our new dawn.

It is heartening to note that many large demonstrations held in Western capitals and major cities were participated in by people of all religions.

After the investigating officer being changed six times, the case has, in all probability, stalled.

The recent by-polls represent the state of democracy in our country fairly accurately.

It is unfortunate that security agencies have been used in a manner that has generated more fear in people’s mind than confidence and faith in them.

We do not know what exactly the Awami League general secretary means when he warns the BNP and advises his cadres to gird for khela on December 10.

It is apparent, from what has transpired in the last fortnight, that any attempt to exercise political rights, and to seek space, will be curbed by force.

Strategic assets are those that demand attention from the highest levels of the state.

Unfortunately, winning an election has become the synonym for achieving power.

Is not the media already under duress, and its function heavily encumbered by the Digital Security Act (DSA), without needing a new law which is now on the anvil of the Bangladesh Press Council (BPC)?