Why the Lynching of Tofazzal at Dhaka University is a Tragedy that Shames Us All
In the late hours of a Wednesday night, Tofazzal was mercilessly beaten to death by a group of students from Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, on the premises of Dhaka University (DU). For most residents of that hall, he was a…
Mobocracy: The Binary of Powerful and Powerless
The July Revolution has come and gone. The people of Bangladesh are discontent. They are hungry for change and angry with the system. They want to express their frustration, seeking rapid solutions. One phenomenon that reflects the deep-rooted issues within…
Why Mob Violence in Bangladesh is Problematic
One of the reasons why Batman has endured as a symbol is the inherent draw of his power fantasy. A man, dressed like a bat, operating from the shadows, striking vengeance where he sees fit, picking after ineffectual (and often…