Eresh Omar Jamal

THE OVERTON WINDOW

The writer is a member of the Editorial team, The Daily Star. His Twitter handle is: @EreshOmarJamal

What haunts us at night

People really are struggling beyond any comprehension to get by—at least for you and me.

1w ago

‘It is obvious that there will be no effective parliamentary opposition’

Advocate Sultana Kamal speaks with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star about Bangladesh’s 12th parliamentary election and its ramifications for the country’s political and governance landscapes.

2w ago

The election is not the endgame

“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.

3w ago

Explaining the potential exodus of funds from Bangladesh

The mismatch highlighted by the IMF could indicate that capital flight in FY23 has increased even more.

4w ago

How do we describe the upcoming election?

With the national election still two weeks away, many national and international observers have already termed it as a farce or “staged election.”

Assange may be in the dock, but it is journalism that’s on trial

The case against him and WikiLeaks is much more important for what it might entail for press freedom itself.

Why is the truth so important?

With scientific progress and the advent of advanced technology, the methods of population control, particularly through the use of information control, emotional manipulation, and mass surveillance have become predominant.

How Bangladesh can benefit by joining BRICS

In April this year, South Africa’s BRICS ambassador Anil Sooklal told Bloomberg that a long list of nations were now looking to join the bloc.

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

What haunts us at night

People really are struggling beyond any comprehension to get by—at least for you and me.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

‘It is obvious that there will be no effective parliamentary opposition’

Advocate Sultana Kamal speaks with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star about Bangladesh’s 12th parliamentary election and its ramifications for the country’s political and governance landscapes.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

The election is not the endgame

“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Explaining the potential exodus of funds from Bangladesh

The mismatch highlighted by the IMF could indicate that capital flight in FY23 has increased even more.

December 24, 2023
December 24, 2023

How do we describe the upcoming election?

With the national election still two weeks away, many national and international observers have already termed it as a farce or “staged election.”

October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023

Assange may be in the dock, but it is journalism that’s on trial

The case against him and WikiLeaks is much more important for what it might entail for press freedom itself.

July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023

Why is the truth so important?

With scientific progress and the advent of advanced technology, the methods of population control, particularly through the use of information control, emotional manipulation, and mass surveillance have become predominant.

July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023

How Bangladesh can benefit by joining BRICS

In April this year, South Africa’s BRICS ambassador Anil Sooklal told Bloomberg that a long list of nations were now looking to join the bloc.

June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023

Has the ruling party finally met its match?

The ruling party would be well-advised to change its ways and try to make the people its main source of strength through good governance, by returning power to the people and making amends for its past mistakes.

June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023

Yes, Bangladesh’s sovereign rating being downgraded is a big deal

With all the problems Bangladesh has right now, Moody’s downgrading of its sovereign rating is one of the worst things that could have happened.

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