bangladesh elections

12-party to back BNP for polls by 2025

Leaders of the 12-party alliance, who previously organised joint movements with the BNP against the former Awami League government, have expressed support for the BNP’s position on holding the next parliamentary elections by 2025.

A step towards restoring democracy

Return of caretaker system could ensure free and fair elections

Election Commission must pave the way for fair polls

The electoral process finally begins amid huge expectations

The alterations we need in our Election Commission

Elections are of paramount importance to a country’s quality of democratic governance.

What’s next for US policy in Bangladesh?

South Asia Institute Director Michael Kugelman offers his insights

Can we trust the EC at all?

The EC has repeatedly said one thing and did something other than that, if not the opposite.

Are we listening to the young people?

They must be able to enjoy the benefits of a functioning democracy

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.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / ‘We will do whatever is required for the welfare of the people’

So who determines what is ‘required’ to ensure that welfare?

December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024

12-party to back BNP for polls by 2025

Leaders of the 12-party alliance, who previously organised joint movements with the BNP against the former Awami League government, have expressed support for the BNP’s position on holding the next parliamentary elections by 2025.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

A step towards restoring democracy

Return of caretaker system could ensure free and fair elections

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

Election Commission must pave the way for fair polls

The electoral process finally begins amid huge expectations

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

The alterations we need in our Election Commission

Elections are of paramount importance to a country’s quality of democratic governance.

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

What’s next for US policy in Bangladesh?

South Asia Institute Director Michael Kugelman offers his insights

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023

Can we trust the EC at all?

The EC has repeatedly said one thing and did something other than that, if not the opposite.

October 15, 2023
October 15, 2023

Are we listening to the young people?

They must be able to enjoy the benefits of a functioning democracy

July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023

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.

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

‘We will do whatever is required for the welfare of the people’

So who determines what is ‘required’ to ensure that welfare?

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

The long march to a level-playing field

Opposition parties must be allowed to hold peaceful political activities.