Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)

A refreshing message of political inclusivity

BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step

Opinion / BNP faces the weight of history and expectations

For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.

BNP must control errant party activists

Infighting, crimes by grassroots members contrast its call for reforms

Stop political capture of the public sector

Reports on BNP-linked groups’ activities deeply alarming

‘It is obvious that there will be no effective parliamentary opposition’

Advocate Sultana Kamal speaks with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star about Bangladesh’s 12th parliamentary election and its ramifications for the country’s political and governance landscapes.

‘I see no reason to call this an election.’

We already know that only a small group of experts will observe the election and that most major countries will not send their observers.

How do we describe the upcoming election?

With the national election still two weeks away, many national and international observers have already termed it as a farce or “staged election.”

When the ruling party does the opposition's work

It is the EC’s role to ensure a congenial atmosphere for people to cast their votes freely.

The legal case against Khaleda’s treatment abroad is far from convincing

It is hard to discard the notion that politics played no part in this decision from the government.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

A refreshing message of political inclusivity

BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

BNP faces the weight of history and expectations

For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

BNP must control errant party activists

Infighting, crimes by grassroots members contrast its call for reforms

August 31, 2024
August 31, 2024

Stop political capture of the public sector

Reports on BNP-linked groups’ activities deeply alarming

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

‘It is obvious that there will be no effective parliamentary opposition’

Advocate Sultana Kamal speaks with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star about Bangladesh’s 12th parliamentary election and its ramifications for the country’s political and governance landscapes.

January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024

‘I see no reason to call this an election.’

We already know that only a small group of experts will observe the election and that most major countries will not send their observers.

December 24, 2023
December 24, 2023

How do we describe the upcoming election?

With the national election still two weeks away, many national and international observers have already termed it as a farce or “staged election.”

December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023

When the ruling party does the opposition's work

It is the EC’s role to ensure a congenial atmosphere for people to cast their votes freely.

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

The legal case against Khaleda’s treatment abroad is far from convincing

It is hard to discard the notion that politics played no part in this decision from the government.

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

A people sidelined by its politicians

Shouldn't our politicians focus on how to best serve the people?