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Will we have to remain satisfied with just Hasina’s fall?

Jan 15, 2025 | en.prothomalo.com | AKM Zakaria

Opinion The students feel that if a parliament is formed through an election under the existing constitution, there is no guarantee that it will reform or rewrite the constitutionReforms, elections – and the politics over these issues – all seems to be in a state of confusion. The student community which led Hasina’s ouster, its associate and supporting political forces and the interim government – none seems to on the same page anymore.
Are the incidents occurring one after the other normal?

Nov 28, 2024 | en.prothomalo.com | AKM Zakaria

Op-ed What's been happening since the start of this week? Almost every day there has been chaos, clashes and conflict. On Sunday and Monday, clashes among the students of various colleges had transformed Old Dhaka and Jatrabari into a battlefield. A large part of Old Dhaka including Lakshmibazar and Johnson Road was blocked. On Monday the Demra part of Dhaka-Sylhet highway was blocked for a long span of time. Many educational institutions and a hospital were attacked in these two days.
How complex has politics become in 100 days?

Nov 19, 2024 | en.prothomalo.com | AKM Zakaria

Who are in the political arena? There is the Students against Discrimination Movement who led the mass uprising and their associate bodies. They are new in the political field, but wield the most influence. It is still not clear what they want to do politically, how far they want to go. Then there is BNP, anticipating ascension to power with the exit of Awami League. They are a big party that has struggled for 16 years against Awami League’s rule, facing all sorts of suppression and repression.
Prevailing unrest and the threat of 'counter-revolution'

Oct 31, 2024 | en.prothomalo.com | AKM Zakaria

Opinion There is always the risk of a counter-revolution after a revolution. The question is, did a revolution take place on 5 August in Bangladesh? Many refer to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government as the August Revolution. But the changes that take place in a government and state after a revolution, did not take place. In that sense, it is difficult to dub this change as a 'revolution'. Also, the government that took over after the fall of Sheikh Hasina is not a 'revolutionary government'.
Disruption of constitutional continuity may incite disorder

Oct 30, 2024 | en.prothomalo.com | AKM Zakaria |Iftekhar Mahmud

Prothom Alo: Considering the activities of the government for the past two months, many people say the size of the government should expand and appoint new advisers. There are also some sectors that have no competent advisers. What are your thoughts on this? Hossain Zillur Rahman: The number of advisers might increase, but the main problem is the governance style of this government. At first, the government must give itself a big shake. They are turning it into a bureaucracy.
Govt should not take people's support for granted

Oct 28, 2024 | en.prothomalo.com | AKM Zakaria |Iftekhar Mahmud

Prothom Alo: Overall, how do you evaluate the student-people's mass uprising on 5 August? Hossain Zillur Rahman: This must be considered as an unprecedented event in the history of Bangladesh. It was expected in one sense and it was unexpected in another sense. The past 15 years, especially the last 10 years, will have to be seen differently in the 53 years of the history of Bangladesh.
Is a ‘political mind’ functioning in the government?

Oct 4, 2024 | en.prothomalo.com | AKM Zakaria

Opinion The government formed on the basis of the people's will, needs to use the strength of the people and to take up a strong stance. That is where their cracks are showingThis government is not a "political" government in the normal sense of the word. But it was political turmoil that brought this government to the helm. The movement against autocracy, the student-people's uprising or the fall of the government, all these are political acts.
Why old tactics for arrest, cases and remand

Aug 19, 2024 | en.prothomalo.com | AKM Zakaria

Not only leaders and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies and ministers, but also admin officials, justices, businessmen, police officials and officials of the university administration have gone into hiding in fear of public wrath after the fall of Sheikh Hasina. There are various allegations against them.
The opportunity for state repairs has come again

Aug 4, 2024 | en.prothomalo.com | AKM Zakaria

Prothom Alo : How would you explain the events taking place in the country over the past few days? Syed Manzoorul IslamIt is difficult to even believe what has happened. The students’ movement for quota reforms had been centered on a few universities was peaceful. Their demands were justified and I had felt that since they had been demanding quota reforms, not abolition, the demands would certainly be met.
Police Service Association's Reaction to Allegations Against Former Police Officials

Jun 24, 2024 | en.prothomalo.com | AKM Zakaria

Opinion News about the wealth and property of two former senior officials has been published in the newspapers. First of all one newspaper published a report on the unbelievable wealth amassed by the former police chief Benazir Ahmed. After that, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) took up an investigation into the matter and the media reports proved to be true. In fact, ACC investigations revealed information on even more wealth and property.