Beyond the constitutionally recognised political parties, there exists an invisible yet influential force in society: the “Comfort Party.”
The return of multi-party democracy would be the first step necessary to reset Bangladesh’s embittered political culture.
The internet, once a mere repository of information, has evolved into the most formidable arena for political engagement.
Following autocracy's fall, debates on the constitution, elections, & democracy intensify, echoing Abul Mansur Ahmad's insights.
The July Revolution of 2024 marks Bangladesh's shift toward deliberative democracy.
The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties
Standing on the isthmus of change, we must avoid any form of myopia.
The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’
Democracy cannot operate as a simple majority steamroller, as we also saw in the early days of our independence.
If enough people despair of emancipatory politics and accept the withdrawal into buffoonery, the political space for neo-fascism widens.
Persecution by government officials deeply concerning
US ambassador Peter Haas reflects on two years in Bangladesh
Politics 101 today runs the risk of being solely authored by autocrats from all over the world.
Powerful countries, far and near, have shown active interest in Bangladesh’s election and have been polarised in a rather peculiar fashion
The left's agenda is global, not just national.
We are at a loss to understand on what grounds the EC can make such a demand of the government.
The genocide that Pakistan’s occupational forces committed in Bangladesh in 1971 has yet to get due recognition.
Is that how democracy works for us?
Finds survey by Open Society Foundations
