12th parliamentary election in Bangladesh
Opinion / What will happen to multi-party democracy in Bangladesh?
The way the election has been held this time has made us worried about the future of democracy in the country.
Are we listening to the young voices?
Lack of interest among young voters serves as a wake-up call
Bangladesh's election formality is over. What’s next?
The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.
An election more in form than in substance
Serious challenges lie ahead
Future lawmakers, or lawbreakers?
Heavy use of plastic in election campaigning raises concerns
Politics must not be a means to wealth accumulation
TIB review of the affidavits of candidates paints a worrying picture of politics
Dead men tell no tales—but they do in police cases
Ghost cases are a clear violation of the fundamental rights of the accused
Are we running in circles?
The only way out of a controversial election is dialogue
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Towards a 'free and fair' election, indeed
What is going on right now is election engineering, not preparation for a free and fair election.
Is the Awami League worried?
It appears that the ruling party is courting all the powers that matter in Bangladeshi politics.
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.
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.
‘If an election is not participatory, it is neither free nor fair’
Former Election Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain in an interview with The Daily Star.
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.
DSA and the quest for an obliged press
A free and independent press is essential for any democratic society, and journalists must be allowed to report on issues of public interest without fear of retaliation or censorship.