Kamal Ahmed

A look at “OHCHR Technical Note to the Government of Bangladesh on review of the Digital Security Act,” will make one wonder how punishments for the same offence can vary so much depending on the law an accused is charged under.

Yet another proof that the DSA has become a tool to suppress criticism and free thinking. 

Such an extraordinary emphasis on having elections in some constituencies make us wonder whether there’s more to this than meets the eye.

The country needs a genuine election in its true sense, not a sham exercise under the pretence of maximum participation.

'Lunthito Bhabishyat: Bangladesher Arthanoitik Shonkoter Chalchitra' gives an overview of Bangladesh's current economic crisis.

Regaining public confidence and trust in the Election Commission, which have been systematically destroyed by two previous commissions, is undoubtedly a tough task. Unfortunately, it seems the current EC, too, is failing us miserably.

'The Politics of Terrorism and Counterterrorism in Bangladesh' contains insightful and critical analyses.

The Income Tax (IT) department’s sudden raid at the BBC premises in India has drawn widespread condemnation.

Adani’s inclusion of costs that appear to be non-existent may allow Bangladesh to claim the deal invalid.

These by-elections are nothing more than a mere fulfilment of legal obligations, as it won’t be able to bring in any change in parliamentary balance.

The worst part in the academy's attempt to clear the air is the admission in its statement that it had not read the alleged offending book before deciding to exclude its publisher from the exhibition.

We should be concerned about the deployment of surveillance tech without any judicial oversight

As we approach another general election, the utmost thing of worry is that such appeasement will only intensify.

A consensus among political parties is essential for holding a good election.

Why can't Bangladesh ditch the inhumane colonial practice of arbitrary fettering?

There has been demands for FIFA to set up a compensation fund for migrant workers.

There are too many questions about the policing of the BNP rally in Dhaka.

Thirty-two years have gone by since our national leaders made a pledge to make Bangladesh a democracy.

Government threat against critics living abroad is seriously misguided and likely to harm its image even more

Contrast in administrative actions regarding political rallies could not be starker when it comes to BNP and other parties.