Kamal Ahmed

Without the restoration of democracy press freedom remains unattainable

““Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”- This is what article 19 of the Universal Human Rights Declaration promised 75 years ago.

3d ago

Election violence, minorities, and erasure of data

Reports of violence against minorities during and after the boycott-ridden, controversial election have raised questions against Awami League’s claimed commitment to protecting the minorities.

3w ago

People's loss of faith in elections: To what extent is the EC to blame?

The EC's attempts to portray the election as participatory and fair seem to have been more focused on appearance than on genuine efforts to achieve these goals.

Dr Yunus’ conviction sets a repugnant precedent

The frequent vilification of Dr Yunus by senior Awami League members, including the PM, have led many to believe this was an orchestrated persecution.

Forced voting to fool the world?

It is clear why Awami League is so desperate to make January 7, 2024 look like a genuine competition, without any real competitors.

Bargaining for victory is anything but an election

We have never seen politicians belonging to the ruling coterie seeking and securing guarantees in election bargain like they have this time

We must raise our voice against injustice everywhere at once

Speaking out against domestic human rights abuses cannot and should not wait until all other global injustices have been addressed.

Placing dummies as alternatives disenfranchises voters

We are witnessing an engineered intra-party contest as most of the independents belong to the ruling party.

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Without the restoration of democracy press freedom remains unattainable

““Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”- This is what article 19 of the Universal Human Rights Declaration promised 75 years ago.

February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024

Election violence, minorities, and erasure of data

Reports of violence against minorities during and after the boycott-ridden, controversial election have raised questions against Awami League’s claimed commitment to protecting the minorities.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

People's loss of faith in elections: To what extent is the EC to blame?

The EC's attempts to portray the election as participatory and fair seem to have been more focused on appearance than on genuine efforts to achieve these goals.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Dr Yunus’ conviction sets a repugnant precedent

The frequent vilification of Dr Yunus by senior Awami League members, including the PM, have led many to believe this was an orchestrated persecution.

December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023

Forced voting to fool the world?

It is clear why Awami League is so desperate to make January 7, 2024 look like a genuine competition, without any real competitors.

December 19, 2023
December 19, 2023

Bargaining for victory is anything but an election

We have never seen politicians belonging to the ruling coterie seeking and securing guarantees in election bargain like they have this time

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

We must raise our voice against injustice everywhere at once

Speaking out against domestic human rights abuses cannot and should not wait until all other global injustices have been addressed.

December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023

Placing dummies as alternatives disenfranchises voters

We are witnessing an engineered intra-party contest as most of the independents belong to the ruling party.

November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023

How did Bangladesh fare in UN's human rights review?

Calls for independent, transparent investigations into cases of alleged enforced disappearances and ratification of the much-discussed convention on disappearances got louder at this UPR.

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023

Can we trust the EC at all?

The EC has repeatedly said one thing and did something other than that, if not the opposite.

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