The people have to be more alert, assertive, and vocal.
The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
Our civil society leaders must step forward to address the prevailing political impasse in the country.
With each new term of the ruling regime, and each new provision or law, we have learnt a bit more of self-censorship.
Since voters are reluctant to take part in this election, the ruling party has resorted to such measures.
This election will push the whole country towards further uncertainty and close the door to constructive politics in Bangladesh.
After the election is over, the meaning of democracy will change to mean coercion.
By now, it is clear that the election this time around will be a one-sided affair.
Legitimacy is all about inclusion and participation of voters and parties, and how people view the election.
What image of our legal system are we presenting to the world?
"Every scoundrel wants to be a poet; ants are hell-bent on flying / The jungle's tusked boars lay claim to the highest throne."
Voters will be deprived of the opportunity to choose from worthy candidates in a one-sided election.
There are some big concerns we must address given the possibility of the political tension permeating our economic domain.
We will have problems mostly with the economy, and the people of the country will suffer from the outcome.
The outlook for Bangladesh appears grim as the nation once again grapples with a resurgence of violence.
If a single party comes to power repeatedly, without any competition, then how meaningful are elections?
Has the EC played its due role? Or have its actions—or rather inactions—contributed to the current political crisis?
The Daily Star spoke to four experts to gauge the real intention behind this sudden speedy operation of the judiciary.
