election 2023 Bangladesh
Misinformation and disinformation: A threat to democracy in Bangladesh
In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.
People's loss of faith in elections: To what extent is the EC to blame?
The EC's attempts to portray the election as participatory and fair seem to have been more focused on appearance than on genuine efforts to achieve these goals.
When will the politics of burning people alive end?
Why haven't our law enforcers been able to identify those responsible for these arson attacks?
Economy hangs in the balance as Awami League hangs on to power
Despite decades of sustained GDP growth and improvements in social indicators, Bangladesh’s economy is now on a fragile footing.
The AL cannot validate this farce of an election with intimidation
Since voters are reluctant to take part in this election, the ruling party has resorted to such measures.
Poster overload turning skylines into election wallpapers
Nowadays, I can barely see the sky due to the multitude of black and white election posters arranged diagonally from one end of the road to the other.
Can a free, fair election liberate us from depraved politics?
Can we really believe that this election, regardless of which side wins, offers us any real choice or hope for things to get better?
The most 'memorable' comments of 2023
Throughout 2023, we have had the "privilege" of hearing a series of controversial comments from our public figures, mainly politicians.
National election strategies for resolving the ‘Conflict Trap’
Can Bangladesh be rid of the recurring cycle of violence?
The heat is on, but cooler heads must prevail before election
Recent political developments signal an unsteady path to the national election
#ChallengingTimes ahead for the Awami League?
It appears as though allowing the practice of “buying” nominations for too long may have hurt the party’s internal democracy.
How to avoid conflict of interest in resolving election stalemate
Ahead of the general election next year, it is likely that there will be political unrest, social instability and turmoil.
Is the EC fighting an unwinnable war?
There are a few possible explanations behind why the EC chose to suspend the Gaibandha-5 by-poll
If opinions can be changed, who says the poll results won’t be?
ECs in Bangladesh have historically faced controversies
When it’s the BNP, you never know
With yet another general election coming up, BNP is trying to warm up its ranks.
Ailing Democracy: Rx Intensive Care
Biden’s “inflection point” applies to Bangladesh, too.
Will EC dialogues ever be more than just glorified tea parties?
When a political party in Bangladesh decides to have a dialogue with the Election Commission (EC), what do they expect?
CEC hits the nail on the head, but the wrong nail
“Democracy will die if people don’t vote.” This is a very powerful statement from CEC Kazi Habibul Awal.