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When Custody Becomes a Death Sentence

The death of elderly former minister Ramesh Chandra Sen in custody raises urgent questions about inhumane arrests, prison healthcare, and whether justice can exist without dignity.

Legal Reform or Ideological Shift? Polygamy, Power, and the Direction of Bangladesh

A recent High Court observation on polygamy has reignited debate over women’s rights, Islamist influence, and whether Bangladesh’s legal reforms are drifting away from constitutional equality.

The Bengali Statehood and the Tragedy of Ideological Dissonance

Bangladesh was born on four ideals—nationalism, democracy, socialism, and secularism. This editorial examines why a growing section of society now rejects that very foundation.

Bangladesh 2025: Mob Rule, Islamist Ascendancy, and a Human Rights Crisis

Bangladesh’s human rights landscape sharply deteriorated in 2025 as mob violence surged, minorities were targeted, journalists silenced, and democratic protections steadily collapsed.

Khaleda Zia’s Death and Bangladesh’s Two-Leader Era

An assessment of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s political life, controversies, and her decades-long rivalry with Sheikh Hasina that shaped—and strained—Bangladesh’s democracy.