Holey Artisan tragedy’s shifting narratives
Holey Artisan tragedy’s shifting narratives

In the back-wash of the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery attack in Dhaka, narratives surrounding the late Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain have sparked contention. Faraaz, hailed by some as a symbol of courage, is now at the center of a heated debate about the accuracy of accounts that portray him as a hero who...

Over 600 Islamic scholars demand ban on Prothom Alo
Over 600 Islamic scholars demand ban on Prothom Alo

Over 600 prominent Islamic scholars and clerics in Bangladesh have issued a statement demanding an immediate ban on the daily Prothom Alo newspaper. They have warned of launching protests if their demand is not met. The statement, released to the media on Saturday, accuses Prothom Alo of...

Blueprint to vilify Tarique Rahman
Blueprint to vilify Tarique Rahman

A leading national daily is once again accused of reviving the controversial minus two formula, now targeting Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), alongside his mother, Khaleda Zia. First used in 2007 to oust political figures like Khaleda Zia and Sheikh...

Target this time: Khaleda & Tarique
Target this time: Khaleda & Tarique

After failing to implement the minus two formula during the 1/11 political crisis, anti-national vested interests have once again conspired to pursue the same formula. With the leader of the ruling party fleeing the country, the current targets of the conspirators are Khaleda Zia and Tarique...