Bangladesh 12th Parliamentary Election

TIB speaks the same language as BNP: Quader

Parliament session will make opposition clear, he says

January 7 polls one-sided, staged to appear competitive: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today termed the 12th parliamentary election as a one-sided one that was staged to appear competitive, and said it was an “ominous sign” for the country's democracy and the future of elections

Political parties need to behave more responsibly towards the electorate

The people have to be more alert, assertive, and vocal.

One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls

The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.

The love that people are showing me makes me emotional: Ferdous

In a recent development, the renowned four-time National Film Award-winning actor, Ferdous Ahmed, has transitioned from the glitz of the silver screen to the gritty streets of Dhaka-10 constituency. Nominated as a candidate for the Awami League, remains committed to being not just a reel hero but a true hero for the people he aims to represent.

‘No use trying to deter me’: Mahiya Mahi looks to battle setback amid allegations

In a dramatic turn of events, popular actress Mahiya Mahi, an independent candidate vying for the Rajshahi-1 (Tanore-Godagari) constituency, finds herself facing a challenging situation after the abrupt cancellation of her nomination letter.

Are we running in circles?

The only way out of a controversial election is dialogue

Polls-time govt a possibility but without BNP

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said an election-time government can be formed with the parties having representation in parliament, although the next general election will be held following the Westminster-style of democracy in Britain.

The Constitutionality of 15th Amendment

The 15th Amendment did not have the support of the major opposition.

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

TIB speaks the same language as BNP: Quader

Parliament session will make opposition clear, he says

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

January 7 polls one-sided, staged to appear competitive: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today termed the 12th parliamentary election as a one-sided one that was staged to appear competitive, and said it was an “ominous sign” for the country's democracy and the future of elections

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

Political parties need to behave more responsibly towards the electorate

The people have to be more alert, assertive, and vocal.

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls

The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.

January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024

The love that people are showing me makes me emotional: Ferdous

In a recent development, the renowned four-time National Film Award-winning actor, Ferdous Ahmed, has transitioned from the glitz of the silver screen to the gritty streets of Dhaka-10 constituency. Nominated as a candidate for the Awami League, remains committed to being not just a reel hero but a true hero for the people he aims to represent.

December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023

‘No use trying to deter me’: Mahiya Mahi looks to battle setback amid allegations

In a dramatic turn of events, popular actress Mahiya Mahi, an independent candidate vying for the Rajshahi-1 (Tanore-Godagari) constituency, finds herself facing a challenging situation after the abrupt cancellation of her nomination letter.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Are we running in circles?

The only way out of a controversial election is dialogue

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

Polls-time govt a possibility but without BNP

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said an election-time government can be formed with the parties having representation in parliament, although the next general election will be held following the Westminster-style of democracy in Britain.

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

The Constitutionality of 15th Amendment

The 15th Amendment did not have the support of the major opposition.

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

Why election 2023 needs to be different from the last two

An acceptable election depends on the Election Commission's ability to display its grit and resolve, exercise its writ, remain neutral, and be prompt to address complaints and proactive in detecting violations.