politics in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s eunomia problem

In the ancient Greek society, eunomia outlined how things should be in an ideal society.

Before preaching democracy, political parties must lead by example

Their lack of internal democracy casts doubt on the future of state reform drive

Democracy ends where leadership begins

The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties

Towards a newer equilibrium in Bangladesh

As private citizens, this is the minimum we could offer towards a newer equilibrium.

Politics has to change to cure Bangladesh of economic ills

What is good politics for a party, or any party, may not result in good economics

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.

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Rajshahi rally: Bogura BNP men allege police obstruction

Bogura BNP leaders and activists today alleged that they faced obstructions from police on the way to Rajshahi to attend the party's divisional rally tomorrow..Around 300 motorbikes carrying party leaders and activists were stopped by law enforcers on Bogura-Naogaon Highway in Dupchanchia

November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022

December 10 rally: Govt, BNP at odds over venue

The government and the BNP appear to be on a collision course over the venue of the latter’s much-talked about December 10 Dhaka rally as neither would budge on its stance.

November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022

Quader must not be in JP decision making

A Dhaka court yesterday said the injunction barring Jatiya Party chief GM Quader from making any political decision of the party would remain in force.

October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022

No more dirty tactics before election

AL must stop obstructing the opposition’s right to free assembly

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Is BNP emerging as a worthy opposition?

Recent mass gatherings mobilised by BNP signal a change in their strategy

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

Ali Riaz’s ‘More than Meets the Eye’ and a writer’s responsibility

Writers and intellectuals are obligated to stir moral indignation at gross injustices and the plight of the masses.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

Shouldn’t student bodies be led by students?

Creating new political leadership will be a distant dream otherwise

May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022

What gives BCL the right to attack anyone?

DU mayhem puts it at odds with PM’s directive

April 23, 2022
April 23, 2022

Zia, Ershad formed BNP, JP to legitimise seizing power illegally: Joy

The track record of illegally seizing state power cost the legitimacy of the opposition parties, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy said, condemning the parties for their lack of involvement with democracy.

January 4, 2020
January 4, 2020

AL heading towards ‘dynastic politics to establish one-party state’: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that the ruling Awami League is heading towards the path of “dynastic politics with an aim to materialise a one-party state” in the country.