politics in Bangladesh
51 years of Jatiya Sangsad / The parliament of 1973 set an example we need to follow
The first Bangladeshi parliament marked an ideal beginning.
Book review / A country drifting into political paralysis
Ali Riaz sadly observes that the country is fast drifting into a political paralysis and descending into the abyss of authoritarianism, while maintaining a democratic facade.
‘I Like America and America Likes Me’
On the eve of the national election, Shamsad Mortuza explores animal imagery as the myth of union and harmony across cultures.
Opinion / What comes after January 7?
If AL’s victory in the 2014 election was a hollow one, the 2024 victory in the making is nothing short of a Pyrrhic one—a victory which inflicts so much damage that it cannot be considered worthwhile.
Opinion / Could 2024 mark the end of crony economy and captive politics?
Politics has been captured by the nexus of an oligopoly of business interests and the willingly colluding political class.
The unfinished struggle for a democratic, egalitarian state
We don’t worry about freeing everyone anymore; we only think of ourselves.
Another managed election will be disastrous
Continued denial of voting and other political and democratic rights is bound to become a very serious threat in the future.
EC meeting with political parties / Dialogue or mere formality?
How practical or efficient was it to attempt dialogue with 20 political parties at once?
Opinion / A people sidelined by its politicians
Shouldn't our politicians focus on how to best serve the people?
The parliament of 1973 set an example we need to follow
The first Bangladeshi parliament marked an ideal beginning.
A country drifting into political paralysis
Ali Riaz sadly observes that the country is fast drifting into a political paralysis and descending into the abyss of authoritarianism, while maintaining a democratic facade.
‘I Like America and America Likes Me’
On the eve of the national election, Shamsad Mortuza explores animal imagery as the myth of union and harmony across cultures.
What comes after January 7?
If AL’s victory in the 2014 election was a hollow one, the 2024 victory in the making is nothing short of a Pyrrhic one—a victory which inflicts so much damage that it cannot be considered worthwhile.
Could 2024 mark the end of crony economy and captive politics?
Politics has been captured by the nexus of an oligopoly of business interests and the willingly colluding political class.
The unfinished struggle for a democratic, egalitarian state
We don’t worry about freeing everyone anymore; we only think of ourselves.
Another managed election will be disastrous
Continued denial of voting and other political and democratic rights is bound to become a very serious threat in the future.
Dialogue or mere formality?
How practical or efficient was it to attempt dialogue with 20 political parties at once?
A people sidelined by its politicians
Shouldn't our politicians focus on how to best serve the people?
Violence cannot be the only language of politics
Unfortunately, our history so far shows that major political shifts have only occurred as a result of violent uprisings on the streets.
