Who will form the opposition is still a matter of speculation.
It is the EC’s role to ensure a congenial atmosphere for people to cast their votes freely.
The ruling Awami League is desperately trying to showcase the polls as inclusive and competitive.
It appears that all of the ruling party’s efforts revolve around the next election, not considering longer-term ramifications for itself.
The youths have turned away from politics out of frustration.
Given the attitudes of Awami League and BNP as Bangladesh election draws closer, there is no reason for one to feel hopeful about having a peaceful and participatory election.
While the prime minister is unofficially on her campaign trail, the opposition camp is on the run.
There is no doubt that the country is heading towards a long-drawn confrontational politics ahead of the election.
It seems all the opposition forces are becoming active ahead of the national election.
One cannot help but note that Quader had a brazen attitude and lacked any embarrassment about the vitriol his party had been spewing against the US for quite some time now.
The EC needs assistance from all stakeholders to hold a free and fair election come January.
With the elections just four months away, there are hardly any campaigns.
Coupled with its unwavering commitment to unpredictability, JaPa has been true to its sense of dedicated opportunism over the years.
Shouldn't our politicians focus on how to best serve the people?
It appears that the ruling party is courting all the powers that matter in Bangladeshi politics.
Although it happens to be a prevailing practice, this culture of 'counter-programme' only indicates moral insecurity.
The two instances provide somewhat of an indication as to how the Election Commission will be handling voting in the 300 constituencies.
