democracy
We must build a foundation for genuine democracy
Democracy cannot operate as a simple majority steamroller, as we also saw in the early days of our independence.
International Day for Tolerance / A global wake-up call
The idea of dedicating a day to promote harmony and peaceful coexistence—a day that fosters diversity, justice, and understanding across borders, cultures, and beliefs—seems promising in theory.
World Freedom Day / Freedom is more than the absence of oppression
Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.
Opinion / Are we trying to get ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’?
The euphoria of August 5, and the momentous days leading up to it, especially since July 15, are now being overshadowed by a cloud of uncertainty.
Navigating economic crisis and political unrest: Lessons Bangladesh and Sri Lanka can share
There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.
Youth leading the way to good governance in Bangladesh
Young people have been at the centre of a major political transition.
2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election / A victory for democracy that Bangladesh can learn from
Sri Lank's neighbours have to come to terms with the fact that AKD was the democratic choice of the mass people.
Int’l Day of Democracy / Quest for democracy: Bangladesh at crossroads again
More than half a century after its independence, Bangladesh still finds itself at the crossroads of crafting a state built on durable democratic foundations.
Reforms needed in political parties and the electoral process in Bangladesh
The citizens of Bangladesh have been victims of a frustratingly underperforming democracy for quite a long time.
We must build a foundation for genuine democracy
Democracy cannot operate as a simple majority steamroller, as we also saw in the early days of our independence.
A global wake-up call
The idea of dedicating a day to promote harmony and peaceful coexistence—a day that fosters diversity, justice, and understanding across borders, cultures, and beliefs—seems promising in theory.
Freedom is more than the absence of oppression
Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.
Are we trying to get ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’?
The euphoria of August 5, and the momentous days leading up to it, especially since July 15, are now being overshadowed by a cloud of uncertainty.
Navigating economic crisis and political unrest: Lessons Bangladesh and Sri Lanka can share
There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.
Youth leading the way to good governance in Bangladesh
Young people have been at the centre of a major political transition.
A victory for democracy that Bangladesh can learn from
Sri Lank's neighbours have to come to terms with the fact that AKD was the democratic choice of the mass people.
Quest for democracy: Bangladesh at crossroads again
More than half a century after its independence, Bangladesh still finds itself at the crossroads of crafting a state built on durable democratic foundations.
Reforms needed in political parties and the electoral process in Bangladesh
The citizens of Bangladesh have been victims of a frustratingly underperforming democracy for quite a long time.
Creation of the new political order: Rebuilding ship in an open and turbulent sea
The past Awami League regime completely undermined the forms of accountability and checks and balances that characterise a liberal and representative democracy.