National elections 2023

Draft RPA (amendment) 2023 / Setting rules of the game without parties’ consent may prove unwise

It is quite intriguing how the RPA amendment can be so accommodating to defaulters who are desperate to gain political power.

No EVMs in general polls / Can ballots ensure free and fair elections?

A genuinely inclusive election depends on a wide range of factors, many of which the Election Commission cannot even begin to address

A farewell to EVMs

While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.

Political dialogues: The long road to nowhere

The problem in Bangladesh is that politicians consider compromise as a weakness and a sign of defeat

Khaleda Zia in politics: Missed chance for BNP?

The BNP’s current risk-averse behaviour is not conducive to running a successful campaign

EC in second year must do a better job

Restoring trust in the electoral process remains the biggest challenge

A year on, EC yet to earn trust

Since its formation a year ago, the new Election Commission has largely failed to gain the opposition parties’ trust, said political analysts

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

Setting rules of the game without parties’ consent may prove unwise

It is quite intriguing how the RPA amendment can be so accommodating to defaulters who are desperate to gain political power.

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

Can ballots ensure free and fair elections?

A genuinely inclusive election depends on a wide range of factors, many of which the Election Commission cannot even begin to address

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

A farewell to EVMs

While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Political dialogues: The long road to nowhere

The problem in Bangladesh is that politicians consider compromise as a weakness and a sign of defeat

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

Khaleda Zia in politics: Missed chance for BNP?

The BNP’s current risk-averse behaviour is not conducive to running a successful campaign

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

EC in second year must do a better job

Restoring trust in the electoral process remains the biggest challenge

February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023

A year on, EC yet to earn trust

Since its formation a year ago, the new Election Commission has largely failed to gain the opposition parties’ trust, said political analysts