Can such a deeply rooted political entity be banned out of existence?
Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.
Denial and blame games won’t save us from the deepening law and order crisis.
What started as a moment of hope—a chance to break free from the chains of authoritarian rule—has increasingly turned into a struggle for meaningful reform.
Awami League’s protests reflect a party grappling with its own political survival rather than a genuine struggle for democracy.
The interim government is not mandated to oversee local elections. Its primary responsibility is to conduct parliamentary elections.
Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.
Who will form the opposition is still a matter of speculation.
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.
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
How should we view these elections in light of the upcoming national elections?
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.
The next few months are perhaps going to be the toughest test for Awami League’s resilience in recent history.
It is interesting to note that the restrictions target a section of society that covets the US visa.
