Mahfuz Anam

THE THIRD VIEW

Editor and publisher, The Daily Star

Why are we trying to make the election uncertain?

Those who are working to prevent the election should question themselves as to how the people will be empowered without one.

6d ago

A dangerous suggestion

No provision in the constitution should be outside the purview of the judiciary

1w ago

Political parties must support the election drive

The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.

2w ago

July Declaration: Where is the roadmap for our future journey?

Denigration of our Liberation War will never be acceptable

1m ago

Kudos for consensus in some vital areas

If our political culture is to change, the functioning of our political parties must change dramatically.

1m ago

Birth centenary of Tajuddin Ahmad: The unsung leader of our Liberation War

Tajuddin led the nation during a bloody war with stupendous courage, determination, patriotism and exemplary leadership.

1m ago

As a nation, we are not focused on education

We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.

3m ago

Please don't resign: An appeal to Prof Yunus

A captain cannot abandon ship, especially when the sea is turbulent

3m ago
September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025

Why are we trying to make the election uncertain?

Those who are working to prevent the election should question themselves as to how the people will be empowered without one.

August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025

A dangerous suggestion

No provision in the constitution should be outside the purview of the judiciary

August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025

Political parties must support the election drive

The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

July Declaration: Where is the roadmap for our future journey?

Denigration of our Liberation War will never be acceptable

August 1, 2025
August 1, 2025

Kudos for consensus in some vital areas

If our political culture is to change, the functioning of our political parties must change dramatically.

July 25, 2025
July 25, 2025

Birth centenary of Tajuddin Ahmad: The unsung leader of our Liberation War

Tajuddin led the nation during a bloody war with stupendous courage, determination, patriotism and exemplary leadership.

May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025

As a nation, we are not focused on education

We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.

May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025

Please don't resign: An appeal to Prof Yunus

A captain cannot abandon ship, especially when the sea is turbulent

May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025

What are we building after dismantling the AL regime?

Democracy does not seem to be our focus today. Because if it were, then shouldn’t we have been talking about elections more?

April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

The elephant in the room no one is talking about

Reform of political parties is of urgent need