bangladesh election
Justice Zubayer leads EC search committee
In a major development, the interim government yesterday formed a six-member search committee led by Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, to constitute a new Election Commission.
Asif Nazrul clarifies statement on election; says decision rests with chief adviser
A day after commenting on the possibility of the next election being held in 2025, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul today clarified that only the chief adviser of the interim government has the authority to make such an announcement
Asif Nazrul, army chief's election remarks not govt stance: Religious Affairs Adviser
National election to be held after state reforms
It could be possible to hold polls by next year
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said the next parliamentary polls may take place by 2025 after the completion of preparations, including the formation of a new Election Commission through a search committee.
Proposals for a balanced government
The debates about Bangladesh's forthcoming constitution have been lively, involving many participants.
Reforms vital before the election is held
No specific timeframe was proposed by anyone in the government until now
Legitimate reforms, polls not possible without AL
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, said he was happy with the army chief’s timeline for elections within 18 months, though it was later than expected, but warned that genuine reform and polls were impossible without her party.
Reaction / Army chief mentions interim govt time frame for the first time
"If you ask me, then I will say 18 months should be the time frame by which we should enter into a democratic process," he said
The urgent path out of Bangladesh’s current fragility
Having analysed the drivers of democratic transitions in the context of Bangladesh, on balance, we may still be on track to beat the odds.
Can a proportional representation system ensure better democracy?
In the PR system, each party may be required to pay a certain amount of money as security fee against each of its nominated candidates.
Names of MPs-elect sent for gazette notification: EC
The Election Commission has sent the gazette of the 12th national election to the Bangladesh Government Press, Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said today
RCC panel mayor detained for ‘intimidating voters’
Joint forces early today detained a panel mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) on charge of intimidating voters in Sagarpara area of the city
‘Focus on good governance and job creation’
Job creation, good governance that will ensure stability, are expected from the new govt, says a top business leader
Voters without choice are just glorified dummies
You’ve already met the dummy candidates, aka independents. Now, meet dummy voters.
The facade of a competitive election
The ruling Awami League is desperately trying to showcase the polls as inclusive and competitive.
Elections without choice: A leaf out of autocrats’ playbook
As the country is heading towards an exercise that the incumbent is calling an election, it is imperative that we understand what is in the making.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has BNP served its supporters well?
The BNP failed to reap anything effective from the huge public support that it was able to garner late last year.
The flipside of the democracy carnival
Bereft of the basic rights to assemble and express, let alone protest, the people of Bangladesh are currently bearing the brunt of the coercive apparatuses of the state.
US responds to Russian accusation of interference in Bangladesh’s affairs
On November 22, Russian foreign ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova in her weekly briefing said information had come to light regarding a meeting between US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas and a high-ranking representative of the local opposition at the end of October.