Rahat Minhaz

Rahat Minhaz is assistant professor of mass communication and journalism at Jagannath University. He can be reached at [email protected].

The People in 1971

As per the blueprint of Operation Searchlight, the Pakistani army had four key targets in Dhaka city on the fateful night of 25 March 1971.

2w ago

A pioneer of modern journalism in South Asia

Ahmad's journalism is overshadowed. He modernised Bangla press via papers like Ittehad after WWI.

3w ago

What is next after the KUET clash?

With Awami League’s ruthless and barbaric student wing now out of the picture, we had hoped for peace and stability in our educational institutions.

1m ago

Is calling on the dead the only way to solve the case? 

I can still recall the fateful morning of February 11. One of my fellow journalists called and asked me to switch the TV on.

2m ago

Media, law enforcement have failed yet another child

Both the law enforcement officials and journalists failed miserably to protect the child’s best interest.

2m ago

Jagannath University students’ demands are reasonable

As a teacher, I felt deeply ashamed that a student had to jeopardise their health and life simply to demand safe and accessible housing.

2m ago

Challenges to media freedom in post-Hasina Bangladesh

Post-uprising media changes in Bangladesh face setbacks amid ongoing challenges.

3m ago
March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025

The People in 1971

As per the blueprint of Operation Searchlight, the Pakistani army had four key targets in Dhaka city on the fateful night of 25 March 1971.

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

A pioneer of modern journalism in South Asia

Ahmad's journalism is overshadowed. He modernised Bangla press via papers like Ittehad after WWI.

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

What is next after the KUET clash?

With Awami League’s ruthless and barbaric student wing now out of the picture, we had hoped for peace and stability in our educational institutions.

February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025

Is calling on the dead the only way to solve the case? 

I can still recall the fateful morning of February 11. One of my fellow journalists called and asked me to switch the TV on.

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025

Media, law enforcement have failed yet another child

Both the law enforcement officials and journalists failed miserably to protect the child’s best interest.

January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

Jagannath University students’ demands are reasonable

As a teacher, I felt deeply ashamed that a student had to jeopardise their health and life simply to demand safe and accessible housing.

January 10, 2025
January 10, 2025

Challenges to media freedom in post-Hasina Bangladesh

Post-uprising media changes in Bangladesh face setbacks amid ongoing challenges.