bangladesh elections

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Kudos for consensus in some vital areas

If our political culture is to change, the functioning of our political parties must change dramatically.

Bangladesh in transition: A foresight outlook / The plausible future facing the country

This is the second instalment of a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.

Rift with uprising leaders: BNP to continue pushing for govt neutrality

While the BNP has been pressing for national elections for months, it has avoided conflicts with student leaders and the interim government.

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.

May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016

2 more killed in Bangladesh UP polls violence

Two more people, who were critically injured in violence over the fourth phase of the union parishad polls held on Saturday, died yesterday.

May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016

Ominous sign

The ongoing Union Parishad polls have become the bloodiest election in Bangladesh history.

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