January 7 election

Jan 7 Election: Violence, pre- polls environ undermined its quality

The quality of the January 7 election in Bangladesh was undermined by incidents of state, ruling party and opposition violence, said the US-based National Democratic Institute (NDI) and International Republican Institute (IRI).

January 7 election ensured democracy, people's right to vote: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the absolute win of Awami League in the January 7 election was the victory of Bangladesh, its people, and continuation of democracy and development

‘The right to fear-free democratic opposition must be ensured’

Shantanu Majumder, a professor of political science at the University of Dhaka, talks about his thoughts on Bangladesh’s recent national election and its implications on society and opposition parties, in an interview with Afia Jahin of The Daily Star.

Politics-business mix coming home to roost

Record rise in businessmen MPs raises concerns

Bangladesh in geopolitics: Post-election challenges

Bangladesh has to maintain a balanced relationship with all five major centres from a trade point of view.

Address rights concerns raised by the UN, West

Commitment to upholding democracy must be backed up by action

Opinion / What will happen to multi-party democracy in Bangladesh?

The way the election has been held this time has made us worried about the future of democracy in the country.

A review of the 2024 electoral drama

The fact that a fair and impartial election is not possible under the ruling party’s government has become clear once again.

Victory of democracy and people: Quader

Calling the January 7 election a victory of democracy and people of the country, ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said that voters had boycotted the BNP for boycotting the election

December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023

How much a party can spend in an election

The electoral law permits the ruling Awami League and opposition Jatiya Party to spend up to Tk 4.5 crore each as campaign expenditure for the January 7 polls

December 24, 2023
December 24, 2023

Why do other parties need AL’s concessions to win election?

Why can't candidates of Jatiya Party, JSD and Workers Party win the election if the Awami League does not give up the competition for them?

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Are we running in circles?

The only way out of a controversial election is dialogue

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