Bangladesh politics

AL ban debate: BNP sniffs ploy to delay the polls

Party leaders argue these are "attempts to incite tensions between the military and the public, creating political unrest"

Towards a common minimum reform programme

A CMRP agreed upon by the maximum number of political parties is necessary.

A reminder of the nearly unwinnable hand Yunus was dealt

A sentiment has taken root in Bangladesh: Yunus is an honest man with good intentions.

2024: The year that was / Nation sees tectonic shifts in politics

Seismic. That is perhaps the one word close enough to describe Bangladesh’s transformation in 2024.

Opinion / Uprising, unity, and uncertainty: Power, protest, and politics 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.

Bangladesh needs to strengthen its political leadership

Effective political leadership is essential for achieving democratic governance.

BNP’s pledge for reforms sounds good

We would like to see the party match its words with actions

Can we exorcise Sisyphus from our political culture?

Bangladesh's political culture is riddled with unscrupulous blame games.

There should be reconciliation among parties

German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Tröster has advocated for reconciliation between and within the political parties for a peaceful transition to democracy.

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023

BNP may go for 1-point demand

The BNP now plans to focus on one point: resignation of the Awami League government.

May 27, 2023
May 27, 2023

New Visa Policy: US ‘heartened’ by Bangladesh’s response

The US state department has said that it was “heartened” that the Bangladesh government welcomed its decision to impose visa restrictions on those who undermine the democratic election process in Bangladesh.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

US govt’s new visa policy does not bother Bangladesh govt: Shahriar

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam said yesterday that the new visa policy announced by the US government "does not bother" the government of Bangladesh as authorities are "committed" to holding a free and fair election

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

A poll-time government without BNP?

A fair election will require much more than token initiatives

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

Gazipur City Polls: It’s responsibility of EC, govt to hold fair polls

TDS: You had not been involved in active politics. Do you think the electoral battle is going to be tough for you?

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

Gazipur City Polls: Corruption-free, smart Gazipur top priority

TDS: The BNP has boycotted the election, and you are the ruling party candidate. How confident are you about winning?

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

BNP goes for all-out boycott of five city polls

The BNP will go tough on its leaders and activists who will run for councillor in the city polls and those who will patronise them.

April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023

Who will be AL’s main challengers in the city polls?

The upcoming city elections are likely to be less challenging compared to those of 2013 and 2018.

April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023

Pick for Barishal Mayor: A resolute Hasina prevails

Barishal dominated the talks when the ruling Awami League’s  nomination board sat on Saturday to pick mayoral candidates for five cities.

April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023

Why the president’s speech is so relevant

Politics of confrontation must end