Ban AL

Banning Awami League is being dubbed a “measured response.” Photo: Rajib Dhar.
Thoughts

Democracy detox or authoritarian déjà vu?

Is banning Awami League under an anti-terror law democracy’s long-overdue detox—or just legalised paranoia with a press release?

A file photo of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking at a programme. Photo: BSS
Politics

BNP happy with ban on AL activities despite delay: Fakhrul

Nahid Islam, adviser to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology. Photo: Nahid's Facebook profile
Politics

'Ban AL, include provisions for AL's trial in ICT Act, declare July proclamation,' Nahid announces three demands