The human rights situation in Bangladesh is extremely concerning due to the nation’s steady slide towards authoritarianism.
Bangladesh is reeling under internal turmoil, external pressures, and an irresponsible and immature political leadership.
It is hard to discard the notion that politics played no part in this decision from the government.
Bangladesh’s next national election is only a few months away, and the market is already very hot.
It makes no sense to expect neutrality on election day from a government that conducts anti-democratic activities throughout the year using its institutions.
A consensus among political parties is essential for holding a good election.
The ruling party is trying to fend off a persistent BNP campaign that, for the first time in many years, has managed to gain some public sympathy.
Ahead of the general election next year, it is likely that there will be political unrest, social instability and turmoil.
The government is taking measures to snip out people who, they believe, have relations with the opposition or may somehow favour the opposition in the times of election.
The human rights situation in Bangladesh is extremely concerning due to the nation’s steady slide towards authoritarianism.
Bangladesh is reeling under internal turmoil, external pressures, and an irresponsible and immature political leadership.
It is hard to discard the notion that politics played no part in this decision from the government.
Bangladesh’s next national election is only a few months away, and the market is already very hot.
It makes no sense to expect neutrality on election day from a government that conducts anti-democratic activities throughout the year using its institutions.
A consensus among political parties is essential for holding a good election.
The ruling party is trying to fend off a persistent BNP campaign that, for the first time in many years, has managed to gain some public sympathy.
Ahead of the general election next year, it is likely that there will be political unrest, social instability and turmoil.
The government is taking measures to snip out people who, they believe, have relations with the opposition or may somehow favour the opposition in the times of election.
The Election Commission is meeting with various political and non-political parties and individuals to hold a fair and acceptable national election -- and within the discussion, the use of electronic voting machines or EVMs is getting the attention in the political arena. But why is the EVM debate so crucial especially when the national election is closing in?