political violence in Bangladesh
There must be dialogue, yes, but can EC do its job?
EC must create a level playing field for all political parties
Violence cannot be the only language of politics
Unfortunately, our history so far shows that major political shifts have only occurred as a result of violent uprisings on the streets.
Politicians must give dialogue a chance
No sign of a reversal in the take-all attitude of AL and BNP
For every rally, there is a counter-rally
Although it happens to be a prevailing practice, this culture of 'counter-programme' only indicates moral insecurity.
People horrified at the return of BNP’s arson violence: PM
"You know their character. They are terrorists. You saw the arson violence even yesterday. They burnt a number of buses"
Rising AL-BNP confrontation is most disturbing
It doesn't bode well for our democracy
Political tensions near a boiling point?
The two instances provide somewhat of an indication as to how the Election Commission will be handling voting in the 300 constituencies.
Hero Alom's realpolitik
The allergic reaction to Hero Alom is symptomatic of a culture that deems him a foreign particle in their sociopolitical body.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our political culture – you reap what you sow
Our people, but for whose hard work, sacrifice, and love for the country we would not have come where we have, deserve better.
There must be dialogue, yes, but can EC do its job?
EC must create a level playing field for all political parties
Violence cannot be the only language of politics
Unfortunately, our history so far shows that major political shifts have only occurred as a result of violent uprisings on the streets.
Politicians must give dialogue a chance
No sign of a reversal in the take-all attitude of AL and BNP
For every rally, there is a counter-rally
Although it happens to be a prevailing practice, this culture of 'counter-programme' only indicates moral insecurity.
People horrified at the return of BNP’s arson violence: PM
"You know their character. They are terrorists. You saw the arson violence even yesterday. They burnt a number of buses"
Rising AL-BNP confrontation is most disturbing
It doesn't bode well for our democracy
Political tensions near a boiling point?
The two instances provide somewhat of an indication as to how the Election Commission will be handling voting in the 300 constituencies.
Hero Alom's realpolitik
The allergic reaction to Hero Alom is symptomatic of a culture that deems him a foreign particle in their sociopolitical body.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our political culture – you reap what you sow
Our people, but for whose hard work, sacrifice, and love for the country we would not have come where we have, deserve better.
Hostility will only lengthen the political deadlock
Authorities must prevent violence and legal intimidation targeting BNP activists
