Rased Mehedi

EDITOR
2023-08-31T13:58:11.737Z

Journalist, Editor, Views Bangladesh

When lamp of journalism flickers in Dark

Editorial Views

2026-10-05T07:04:19.067Z

When lamp of journalism flickers in Dark

During May 1999, I was enrolled as a student at Jahangirnagar University, and Prothom Alo, a newspaper that had graced the newsstands merely twelve months prior, had already established itself as an integral component of our daily morning routine. At that time, I served as the university correspondent for the daily publication Sangbad. Nevertheless, each morning I would proceed to the common room of my residential hall, frequently waiting for my opportunity to peruse Prothom Alo.

How might AI technology serve as catalyst for global peace?

Editorial Views

2026-09-26T04:37:31.094Z

How might AI technology serve as catalyst for global peace?

An extraordinary occurrence transpired within the chambers of the United Nations Security Council. Sam Altman, Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, and Dario Amodei, Chief Executive Officer of Anthropic—executives representing two organizations that maintain intense competitive rivalry within the artificial intelligence sector—articulated their perspectives utilizing remarkably congruent terminology.

Bangladesh on global map of AI misuse

Editorial Views

2026-09-12T04:10:33.184Z

Bangladesh on global map of AI misuse

Our discussion of artificial intelligence usually gets stuck at two extremes. At one end is the story of limitless possibilities: more jobs, easier access to services, and faster national development. At the other is the fear of a distant future—whether machines will one day surpass humans. What receives far less attention is the space in between: who is using AI to cause harm today, and how. The information needed to answer that question largely sits on the servers of technology companies. Unless they choose to disclose it, the rest of us know very little.

The darkness media never dares to look into

Editorial Views

2026-08-22T12:46:12.412Z

The darkness media never dares to look into

Today, I wish to share a narrative regarding a darkness that the media in Bangladesh is hesitant to confront. It is a realm afflicted by exploitation, disdain, and humiliation, yet none of the nation’s prominent editors, tenacious investigative journalists, esteemed columnists, or well-known talk-show commentators appear capable of addressing its suffering.

Global conflict of AI era: Which alliance should Bangladesh join?

ICT

2026-08-02T10:57:39.677Z

Global conflict of AI era: Which alliance should Bangladesh join?

A new international conflict has emerged over the dominance of the artificial intelligence technology sector. Similar to past global rivalries, one faction is spearheaded by the United States, while the opposing faction is led by China and Russia. As anticipated, it was the United States that instigated this latest competition. On December 12, 2025, during the concluding day of the International Tech Summit in Washington, D.C., the Pax Silica Alliance was formed through an agreement signed by 25 nations.

Then why do BTRC officials take salaries?

Telecom

2026-07-20T20:29:22.621Z

Then why do BTRC officials take salaries?

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission commenced its operations on January 31, 2002. Its inaugural office was located in the 'Style Nahar' building on Road No. 135, Gulshan-1. The first chairman was Syed Margub Morshed, who previously served as the Establishment Secretary of the Bangladesh Government. At that time, I was employed as a staff reporter for the daily Sangbad. Approximately a month after the BTRC began its functions, I was assigned to visit the new BTRC office. I was tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into this new commission. The then Chief Reporter of the newspaper, Kashem Humayun Bhai, noted down various questions regarding the responsibilities of the commission and its potential impact on telecommunication companies, which were sent along with my assignment.

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