Bangladesh democracy

The urgent path out of Bangladesh’s current fragility

Having analysed the drivers of democratic transitions in the context of Bangladesh, on balance, we may still be on track to beat the odds.

For true democracy, we need checks and balances of power

When the constitution and laws of a country of 170 million people allow and enable one individual to have complete control over the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government, can that country genuinely be considered democratic?

We must strengthen our institutions to preserve democracy

Bangladesh must undergo massive political and constitutional reforms

Can the government govern itself?

The problem with parties in Bangladesh is that their activism relies on backward-looking and person-centric politics and revolves around a single leader.

'No political decision should be taken without students’ input'

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, talks with The Daily Star about the current political situation of the country.

Attacks on BNP are condemnable

Government must allow opposition to hold events without interruptions

Who killed democracy in Bangladesh?

The recent by-polls represent the state of democracy in our country fairly accurately.

Which path do we want to be on?

It is imperative to bring voters to conversations pertaining to the 2023 general elections.

Sometimes a slap is not just a slap

Political violence has reached an alarming level in Bangladesh

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

The urgent path out of Bangladesh’s current fragility

Having analysed the drivers of democratic transitions in the context of Bangladesh, on balance, we may still be on track to beat the odds.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

For true democracy, we need checks and balances of power

When the constitution and laws of a country of 170 million people allow and enable one individual to have complete control over the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government, can that country genuinely be considered democratic?

August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024

We must strengthen our institutions to preserve democracy

Bangladesh must undergo massive political and constitutional reforms

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

Can the government govern itself?

The problem with parties in Bangladesh is that their activism relies on backward-looking and person-centric politics and revolves around a single leader.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

'No political decision should be taken without students’ input'

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, talks with The Daily Star about the current political situation of the country.

February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023

Attacks on BNP are condemnable

Government must allow opposition to hold events without interruptions

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

Who killed democracy in Bangladesh?

The recent by-polls represent the state of democracy in our country fairly accurately.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Which path do we want to be on?

It is imperative to bring voters to conversations pertaining to the 2023 general elections.

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

Sometimes a slap is not just a slap

Political violence has reached an alarming level in Bangladesh

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

Democracy crushed under BCL’s boots?

What earned the JCD such a thrashing?