A few days ago, I realized something unsettling, not from an official briefing, not from the ballot explanation, but from scattered conversations and social media discussions. Through this Gono vote, citizens may also be endorsing administrative decisions like the creation of new divisions, including places such as Cumilla and Faridpur. Many people didn’t know this. Not because they are disengaged or careless voters, but because no one clearly told them. And that realization raises a deeper...

Imagine enjoying a peaceful day at the beach, only to be confronted by a group of men shouting at you, demanding explanations for simply...