national election 2024
An urgent plea for democracy
The ongoing protest by students and mass people demanding justice has surfaced in a profound democratic void in Bangladesh.
2024 election was the fairest since 1975: PM
"I think the election that was held in Bangladesh on January 7 this year was the freest, fairest and most neutral since 1975."
‘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.
Opinion / Word of the Election Year: Dummy
Politicians provided a steady supply of obnoxious, potentially title-winning examples
Turnout swung between the two extremes
Two polling centres posted a hundred percent voter turnout each in Sunday’s election, while two others recorded a 98 percent turnout, according to Election Commission’s centre-wise data.
Hasina’s 5th term: A new team up against stiff challenges
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina took oath as the prime minister for the fourth consecutive term and formed government with 37 ministers yesterday.
JP wants to play the opposition's role in 12th parliament: GM Quader
Jatiyo Party Chairman GM Quader today said JP wants to play the role of an opposition party in the 12th parliament formed through the January 7 national election
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
Observing the ‘election observers’
Bangladesh now has a new government, determined through an election held on January 7 that was described as “controversial" in well-known international press
An urgent plea for democracy
The ongoing protest by students and mass people demanding justice has surfaced in a profound democratic void in Bangladesh.
2024 election was the fairest since 1975: PM
"I think the election that was held in Bangladesh on January 7 this year was the freest, fairest and most neutral since 1975."
‘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.
Word of the Election Year: Dummy
Politicians provided a steady supply of obnoxious, potentially title-winning examples
Hasina’s 5th term: A new team up against stiff challenges
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina took oath as the prime minister for the fourth consecutive term and formed government with 37 ministers yesterday.
Turnout swung between the two extremes
Two polling centres posted a hundred percent voter turnout each in Sunday’s election, while two others recorded a 98 percent turnout, according to Election Commission’s centre-wise data.
JP wants to play the opposition's role in 12th parliament: GM Quader
Jatiyo Party Chairman GM Quader today said JP wants to play the role of an opposition party in the 12th parliament formed through the January 7 national election
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
Observing the ‘election observers’
Bangladesh now has a new government, determined through an election held on January 7 that was described as “controversial" in well-known international press
Now Jatiyo Party says its elected MPs will take oath tomorrow
In a typical show of flipflop decision, Jatiyo Party this evening said MPs-elect of the main opposition party will take oath tomorrow