Bangladesh politics and democracy
Lakshmipur-3 and Brahmanbaria-2 by-polls / Is this the model for the 2024 national election?
The by-elections in Laxmipur-3 and Brahmanbaria-2 have once again laid bare the grim political reality of Bangladesh, all while the country is just about two months away from its national election.
Soft openings, hard politics
As the political landscape heats up in anticipation of the general election, the ruling Awami League seems to be pulling out all the stops
What was the compromise about?
Awami League should come clean on the comments of its secretary general
Don’t waste precious hours on self-praise
Parliament must be a place where leaders passionately engage in policymaking
Rising AL-BNP confrontation is most disturbing
It doesn't bode well for our democracy
A Detriment to Democracy
The rigid positions of AL-BNP will only lengthen the political deadlock
It's Over, Finally
A peaceful BNP rally brings relief, but it may be short-lived without compromise from the ruling camp
The heat is on, but cooler heads must prevail before election
Recent political developments signal an unsteady path to the national election
Column by Mahfuz Anam: UK’s Conservative Party and Our Politics
Recent leadership changes may appear chaotic, but ultimately demonstrate political accountability
A roadmap without concrete solutions
EC will have to move mountains to overcome its crisis of confidence
A dark day in our history
We must never allow a recurrence of the August 21 tragedy
Ali Riaz’s ‘More than Meets the Eye’ and a writer’s responsibility
Writers and intellectuals are obligated to stir moral indignation at gross injustices and the plight of the masses.
Lawmakers Blinded by Power
Who gave them the license to brutalise their constituents?
‘Jamaat a threat to democracy, progress in Bangladesh’
United States Congressman Jim Banks says the US stands with Bangladeshi people seeking free, fair and safe democratic elections but cautions that Islamist groups like Jamaat-e-Islami pose a great threat to the country’s democracy and progress.