Party leaders argue these are "attempts to incite tensions between the military and the public, creating political unrest"
A CMRP agreed upon by the maximum number of political parties is necessary.
A sentiment has taken root in Bangladesh: Yunus is an honest man with good intentions.
Seismic. That is perhaps the one word close enough to describe Bangladesh’s transformation in 2024.
To speak of politics in 2024 is also to recall the entire history of political culture that has unfolded in Bangladesh since 1972.
Effective political leadership is essential for achieving democratic governance.
We would like to see the party match its words with actions
Bangladesh's political culture is riddled with unscrupulous blame games.
German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Tröster has advocated for reconciliation between and within the political parties for a peaceful transition to democracy.
The most important outcome of this election is the emergence of Sheikh Hasina as the supreme leader of the country.
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.
This election will push the whole country towards further uncertainty and close the door to constructive politics in Bangladesh.
After the election is over, the meaning of democracy will change to mean coercion.
We already know that only a small group of experts will observe the election and that most major countries will not send their observers.
Awami League has no incentive to rig the election, and doubting this suggests a lack of rationality.
TIB review of the affidavits of candidates paints a worrying picture of politics
It is clear why Awami League is so desperate to make January 7, 2024 look like a genuine competition, without any real competitors.
It is the EC’s role to ensure a congenial atmosphere for people to cast their votes freely.
The unbridled rise of moral hazards that engulf a nation and force it onto the path which leads to all areas becoming massively politicised, resulting in the youth being eager to become politicians for the wrong reasons.
