democracy

The thick line between ‘state’ and ‘government’

If we compare the state to a four-legged chair, the government represents only one leg.

Project Syndicate / The spectre of neo-fascism is haunting Europe

If enough people despair of emancipatory politics and accept the withdrawal into buffoonery, the political space for neo-fascism widens.

Let journalists do their job

Persecution by government officials deeply concerning

'The US still cares deeply about democracy'

US ambassador Peter Haas reflects on two years in Bangladesh

Opinion / Dissolve the people, elect a new one?

Politics 101 today runs the risk of being solely authored by autocrats from all over the world.

The implications for China, the West and India

Powerful countries, far and near, have shown active interest in Bangladesh’s election and have been polarised in a rather peculiar fashion

Is there a Left left in Bangladesh?

The left's agenda is global, not just national.

How constitutional is the EC’s demand to ban political gatherings?

We are at a loss to understand on what grounds the EC can make such a demand of the government.

Bangladesh Genocide of 1971: Time for the West to walk the talk

The genocide that Pakistan’s occupational forces committed in Bangladesh in 1971 has yet to get due recognition.

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

The thick line between ‘state’ and ‘government’

If we compare the state to a four-legged chair, the government represents only one leg.

June 22, 2024
June 22, 2024

The spectre of neo-fascism is haunting Europe

If enough people despair of emancipatory politics and accept the withdrawal into buffoonery, the political space for neo-fascism widens.

March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024

Let journalists do their job

Persecution by government officials deeply concerning

March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

'The US still cares deeply about democracy'

US ambassador Peter Haas reflects on two years in Bangladesh

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Dissolve the people, elect a new one?

Politics 101 today runs the risk of being solely authored by autocrats from all over the world.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

The implications for China, the West and India

Powerful countries, far and near, have shown active interest in Bangladesh’s election and have been polarised in a rather peculiar fashion

December 15, 2023
December 15, 2023

Is there a Left left in Bangladesh?

The left's agenda is global, not just national.

December 13, 2023
December 13, 2023

How constitutional is the EC’s demand to ban political gatherings?

We are at a loss to understand on what grounds the EC can make such a demand of the government.

October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023

Bangladesh Genocide of 1971: Time for the West to walk the talk

The genocide that Pakistan’s occupational forces committed in Bangladesh in 1971 has yet to get due recognition.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023
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