12th parliamentary election of Bangladesh
The election is not the endgame
“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.
Another managed election will be disastrous
Continued denial of voting and other political and democratic rights is bound to become a very serious threat in the future.
The human toll of political expediency
Aggrieved BNP families’ pleas for justice deserve proper response
Electoral lip service cannot hide ugly truths
Ongoing treatment of the opposition camp deeply alarming
All the King’s Men
Our political leaders' reluctance to engage in dialogue and to uphold the tenets of democracy may erode public trust in them.
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.
Right to fair trials extends to BNP, too
The legal process must be rid of any political interference
Opinion / We are heading towards another one-sided election
Voters will be deprived of the opportunity to choose from worthy candidates in a one-sided election.
Both parties must exhibit conscience and actively support a fair election
The Awami League and BNP could mutually agree to a code of conduct, pledging to ensure a free and fair election.
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.
This election year, why not opt for rose-tinted glasses?
Journalists are a bitter lot and are out to be killjoys of any party, especially the ruling one.
In which direction is Bangladesh heading?
The most common question that people are asking these days is: will the upcoming general election be free and fair?
The Constitutionality of 15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment did not have the support of the major opposition.
By-Poll Drama, Hero Alom, and a Smart Bangladesh
Election Commission’s capacity to hold free and fair elections questioned.
Can Bangladeshi politics change its spots in 2023?
To avoid confrontation, both AL and BNP must come to a consensus.
How will Awami League tackle the run-up to the election?
The ruling party is trying to fend off a persistent BNP campaign that, for the first time in many years, has managed to gain some public sympathy.
‘Decision to use EVMs defies all logic’
Badiul Alam Majumdar discusses the controvery surrounding the Election Commission's decision to use EVMs with The Daily Star.
The mythical backbone of the Election Commission
When the CEC has to say out loud that his office has its backbone in the right shape, you know that something is not right there.
Who is afraid of EVMs and why?
CEC Kazi Habibul Awal recently said there was no scope for showing muscle power during voting if the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are used during the 2023 general election in Bangladesh.