Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.
After the stunning fall of an autocratic regime camouflaged in democratic garb, we now have a precious opportunity to reclaim our rights as a people.
What is going on right now is election engineering, not preparation for a free and fair election.
The foreign diplomats appear to have become more active with the 12th parliamentary election less than a year away.
Ahead of the general election next year, it is likely that there will be political unrest, social instability and turmoil.
Chief Election Commission Kazi Habibul Awal today said the commission is satisfied about the atmosphere of zilla parishad elections as "no irregularities and violence were reported from anywhere".
The United States expresses disappointment over reported irregularities and intimidation in Tuesday's Khulna City Corporation elections but congratulated all the parties on making the elections inclusive.
Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.
After the stunning fall of an autocratic regime camouflaged in democratic garb, we now have a precious opportunity to reclaim our rights as a people.
What is going on right now is election engineering, not preparation for a free and fair election.
The foreign diplomats appear to have become more active with the 12th parliamentary election less than a year away.
Ahead of the general election next year, it is likely that there will be political unrest, social instability and turmoil.
Chief Election Commission Kazi Habibul Awal today said the commission is satisfied about the atmosphere of zilla parishad elections as "no irregularities and violence were reported from anywhere".
The United States expresses disappointment over reported irregularities and intimidation in Tuesday's Khulna City Corporation elections but congratulated all the parties on making the elections inclusive.
