democracy and corruption

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.

The Great Game will continue

The absence of democratic behaviour is no longer hidden under the carpet.

Economic crisis in Bangladesh: It all comes down to accountability

When economic conditions are normal, the importance of the protective role of democracy is often not felt.

Ailing Democracy: Rx Intensive Care

Biden’s “inflection point” applies to Bangladesh, too.

Public's very existence depends on the democratic process

Even basic democracy seems to be missing in Bangladesh

International Day of Democracy 2022 / Democracy facing an existential struggle

It is a matter of great misfortune, as well as of disappointment and uncertainty, that democracy in Bangladesh is practically absent now.

Charting the middle-income journey

Bangladesh needs proper macroeconomic management to avoid middle income trap

Only the guilty need indemnity laws

The national energy crisis is a direct result of the corruption and nepotism encouraged by the indemnity law.

Make income sources public, Indian SC asks candidates in polls

The Supreme Court of India asks candidates in elections to make public the source of their income along with that of their spouses and dependents. , apex court of India, , India,

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

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.

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

The Great Game will continue

The absence of democratic behaviour is no longer hidden under the carpet.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

Economic crisis in Bangladesh: It all comes down to accountability

When economic conditions are normal, the importance of the protective role of democracy is often not felt.

September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022

Ailing Democracy: Rx Intensive Care

Biden’s “inflection point” applies to Bangladesh, too.

September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022

Public's very existence depends on the democratic process

Even basic democracy seems to be missing in Bangladesh

September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022

Democracy facing an existential struggle

It is a matter of great misfortune, as well as of disappointment and uncertainty, that democracy in Bangladesh is practically absent now.

September 13, 2022
September 13, 2022

Charting the middle-income journey

Bangladesh needs proper macroeconomic management to avoid middle income trap

August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022

Only the guilty need indemnity laws

The national energy crisis is a direct result of the corruption and nepotism encouraged by the indemnity law.

February 17, 2018
February 17, 2018

Make income sources public, Indian SC asks candidates in polls

The Supreme Court of India asks candidates in elections to make public the source of their income along with that of their spouses and dependents. , apex court of India, , India,