THE THIRD VIEW

THE THIRD VIEW

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Editors, don't become PROs of proprietors

We must renew our pledge to journalistic ethos and commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and public service.

3d ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / A new reality for free media

Sadly, some very disturbing signs can still be seen that are posing a new set of threats against free press.

1w ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / How the ex-PM used and abused intelligence agencies

We need legal frameworks to prevent their future misuse

2w ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Reforms vs election: A distracting debate

Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.

1m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / We never got a chance to reform our state and politics like now. Let’s not waste it

Our initial study of the reports of the four commissions indicates that the recommendations are quite substantive.

1m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

2m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Assad’s ouster and the ever-changing world for Bangladesh

Do we have the expertise to tackle the crises and exploit the opportunities in the evolving geopolitical scenario?

2m ago

Column by Mahfuz Anam / What is Indian media’s gain in branding us as a Hindu-hating country?

What has shocked me is their refusal to fact-check what they are writing, broadcasting or televising—a basic duty of any journalist.

2m ago

Editors, don't become PROs of proprietors

We must renew our pledge to journalistic ethos and commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and public service.

3d ago

A new reality for free media

Sadly, some very disturbing signs can still be seen that are posing a new set of threats against free press.

1w ago

How the ex-PM used and abused intelligence agencies

We need legal frameworks to prevent their future misuse

2w ago

Reforms vs election: A distracting debate

Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.

1m ago

We never got a chance to reform our state and politics like now. Let’s not waste it

Our initial study of the reports of the four commissions indicates that the recommendations are quite substantive.

1m ago

Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

2m ago

Assad’s ouster and the ever-changing world for Bangladesh

Do we have the expertise to tackle the crises and exploit the opportunities in the evolving geopolitical scenario?

2m ago

What is Indian media’s gain in branding us as a Hindu-hating country?

What has shocked me is their refusal to fact-check what they are writing, broadcasting or televising—a basic duty of any journalist.

2m ago

The Indian media and Bangladesh-India relations

The bilateral relationship must be based on a "win-win" policy, rooted in mutual respect, non-hegemony, and the pursuit of shared prosperity and deeper understanding.

3m ago

Ending impunity for crimes against journalists

Though the signals are mixed we still hope that the media in Bangladesh will see a new dawn.

3m ago