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The Street View / The quest is for an opposition, not a government
Who will form the opposition is still a matter of speculation.
When the ruling party does the opposition's work
It is the EC’s role to ensure a congenial atmosphere for people to cast their votes freely.
The facade of a competitive election
The ruling Awami League is desperately trying to showcase the polls as inclusive and competitive.
Expediency triumphs over principle in electoral politics
It appears that all of the ruling party’s efforts revolve around the next election, not considering longer-term ramifications for itself.
The Street View / When youngsters shun politics, the nation should be worried
The youths have turned away from politics out of frustration.
Announcement of election schedule / As things stand, Bangladesh election is all but doomed
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.
The fog before the election
While the prime minister is unofficially on her campaign trail, the opposition camp is on the run.
BNP's options after the Oct 28 rally
There is no doubt that the country is heading towards a long-drawn confrontational politics ahead of the election.
AL-BNP faceoff: The endgame begins
While both the parties said they had never “complained” to the foreigners and blamed each other for tarnishing the image of the country, it was evident that the whole point of holding the rallies was to play to the proverbial gallery
Lessons from the five city corporation elections
How should we view these elections in light of the upcoming national elections?
How to explain Jamaat’s return to the political scene?
Jamaat-e-Islami, one of the largest fundamentalist parties in Bangladesh, was recently allowed to hold a public meeting in Dhaka after almost a decade.
A short history of AL’s challenging times
The next few months are perhaps going to be the toughest test for Awami League’s resilience in recent history.
Delving into the new US visa policy for Bangladesh
It is interesting to note that the restrictions target a section of society that covets the US visa.
The message from Gazipur city polls
Zahangir’s charisma paid off and got his mother to the mayor’s office.
What message does the CEC's comment on black money convey?
One recent comment by Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal caught the attention of many.
BNP has lost its momentum
Just as BNP was about to come up with fresh programmes, Ramadan arrived, rendering all politics to the confines of the iftar table.
Who will be AL’s main challengers in the city polls?
The upcoming city elections are likely to be less challenging compared to those of 2013 and 2018.
Why does the EC want to talk with the BNP anyway?
This sudden move by the Election Commission seems to be for lip service.