political violence
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.
'Bullets are flying': Divisive US political rhetoric sees violence soar
In a neck-and-neck US presidential election, tensions have soared along with the rhetoric: people have been killed, and the country's presidential candidates and others are in the crosshairs of extremists
A call to end the cycle of revenge politics
The tendency to humiliate and seek revenge through violence only deepens political distrust and perpetuates cycles of retribution with each change in the government.
When rule of (no) law reigns supreme
A narrative from both the government and some mass media outlets promotes a version of events that is far detached from the reality experienced
Impunity for authoritarians fuels political violence
While the attempted assassinations of Trump and Fico have caused many liberals to tone down their rhetoric, such reactions miss the point.
Can we expect some accountability from the government?
Last week’s political violence in Bangladesh was by far the worst I have seen since I first visited and fell in love with this country 15 years ago.
Election violence, minorities, and erasure of data
Reports of violence against minorities during and after the boycott-ridden, controversial election have raised questions against Awami League’s claimed commitment to protecting the minorities.
A prelude to tomorrow
Sometimes, our lust for power brings hell to earth. We let the fire burn and kill humanity.
A refreshing message of political inclusivity
BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step
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.
'Bullets are flying': Divisive US political rhetoric sees violence soar
In a neck-and-neck US presidential election, tensions have soared along with the rhetoric: people have been killed, and the country's presidential candidates and others are in the crosshairs of extremists
A call to end the cycle of revenge politics
The tendency to humiliate and seek revenge through violence only deepens political distrust and perpetuates cycles of retribution with each change in the government.
When rule of (no) law reigns supreme
A narrative from both the government and some mass media outlets promotes a version of events that is far detached from the reality experienced
Impunity for authoritarians fuels political violence
While the attempted assassinations of Trump and Fico have caused many liberals to tone down their rhetoric, such reactions miss the point.
Can we expect some accountability from the government?
Last week’s political violence in Bangladesh was by far the worst I have seen since I first visited and fell in love with this country 15 years ago.
Election violence, minorities, and erasure of data
Reports of violence against minorities during and after the boycott-ridden, controversial election have raised questions against Awami League’s claimed commitment to protecting the minorities.
A prelude to tomorrow
Sometimes, our lust for power brings hell to earth. We let the fire burn and kill humanity.
Political Violence: Another 22 BNP-Jamaat activists jailed
Twenty-two more leaders and activists of BNP and Jamaat yesterday were given different jail terms in four cases filed between December 2012 and September 2018 over political violence in the capital.