political repression in Bangladesh

A refreshing message of political inclusivity

BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step

Opinion / BNP faces the weight of history and expectations

For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.

Don’t criminalise free thought

Withdraw suspension order for Salina Shelley, repeal DSA

Heed UN’s call for moratorium on DSA use

A law used only to punish critics has no place in democracy

This lawfare against the press must stop

Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom

No reason for a black law to exist

We support the call of UN rights chief in this regard

Awami League wants us to love DSA. It’s too late now

While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

A refreshing message of political inclusivity

BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

BNP faces the weight of history and expectations

For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.

April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023

Don’t criminalise free thought

Withdraw suspension order for Salina Shelley, repeal DSA

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

Heed UN’s call for moratorium on DSA use

A law used only to punish critics has no place in democracy

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

This lawfare against the press must stop

Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

No reason for a black law to exist

We support the call of UN rights chief in this regard

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

Awami League wants us to love DSA. It’s too late now

While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance