democracy

A cautionary tale of political transformation in Bangladesh

Beyond the constitutionally recognised political parties, there exists an invisible yet influential force in society: the “Comfort Party.”

The need for smart election observation

The return of multi-party democracy would be the first step necessary to reset Bangladesh’s embittered political culture.

Democracy in the digital age: Lessons from Bangladesh and beyond

The internet, once a mere repository of information, has evolved into the most formidable arena for political engagement.

Abul Mansur Ahmad’s 46th death anniversary / His lament was the unfulfilled promise of democracy

Following autocracy's fall, debates on the constitution, elections, & democracy intensify, echoing Abul Mansur Ahmad's insights.

Why Bangladesh needs deliberative democracy now

The July Revolution of 2024 marks Bangladesh's shift toward deliberative democracy.

Democracy ends where leadership begins

The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties

From crisis to change: The right education can sustain the revolution

Standing on the isthmus of change, we must avoid any form of myopia.

You have crushed fascism, now strengthen democracy and press freedom

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’

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.

June 22, 2024
June 22, 2024

The spectre of neo-fascism is haunting Europe

If enough people despair of emancipatory politics and accept the withdrawal into buffoonery, the political space for neo-fascism widens.

March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024

Let journalists do their job

Persecution by government officials deeply concerning

March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

'The US still cares deeply about democracy'

US ambassador Peter Haas reflects on two years in Bangladesh

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Dissolve the people, elect a new one?

Politics 101 today runs the risk of being solely authored by autocrats from all over the world.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

The implications for China, the West and India

Powerful countries, far and near, have shown active interest in Bangladesh’s election and have been polarised in a rather peculiar fashion

December 15, 2023
December 15, 2023

Is there a Left left in Bangladesh?

The left's agenda is global, not just national.

December 13, 2023
December 13, 2023

How constitutional is the EC’s demand to ban political gatherings?

We are at a loss to understand on what grounds the EC can make such a demand of the government.

October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023

Bangladesh Genocide of 1971: Time for the West to walk the talk

The genocide that Pakistan’s occupational forces committed in Bangladesh in 1971 has yet to get due recognition.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023
September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023