democratic process in Bangladesh
Both parties must exhibit conscience and actively support a fair election
The Awami League and BNP could mutually agree to a code of conduct, pledging to ensure a free and fair election.
Political violence during election will make economic recovery more difficult
There are some big concerns we must address given the possibility of the political tension permeating our economic domain.
Our fragile economy may be affected
We will have problems mostly with the economy, and the people of the country will suffer from the outcome.
EC must maintain peace on the ground ahead of the election
The outlook for Bangladesh appears grim as the nation once again grapples with a resurgence of violence.
EC’s act is ‘an improbable fiction’
The EC’s action has already contributed to the deterioration of the political situation, and it will continue to reverberate in the coming days.
It is now up to the EC to show their responsibility to the nation
If a single party comes to power repeatedly, without any competition, then how meaningful are elections?
A fair election is the cornerstone of democracy
It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.
Everyone has a responsibility to contribute to free, fair polls: Haas
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said today that everyone involved in the democratic process in Bangladesh is responsible for contributing to a free, fair, and peaceful election
Both parties must exhibit conscience and actively support a fair election
The Awami League and BNP could mutually agree to a code of conduct, pledging to ensure a free and fair election.
Political violence during election will make economic recovery more difficult
There are some big concerns we must address given the possibility of the political tension permeating our economic domain.
Our fragile economy may be affected
We will have problems mostly with the economy, and the people of the country will suffer from the outcome.
EC must maintain peace on the ground ahead of the election
The outlook for Bangladesh appears grim as the nation once again grapples with a resurgence of violence.
EC’s act is ‘an improbable fiction’
The EC’s action has already contributed to the deterioration of the political situation, and it will continue to reverberate in the coming days.
It is now up to the EC to show their responsibility to the nation
If a single party comes to power repeatedly, without any competition, then how meaningful are elections?
A fair election is the cornerstone of democracy
It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.
Everyone has a responsibility to contribute to free, fair polls: Haas
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said today that everyone involved in the democratic process in Bangladesh is responsible for contributing to a free, fair, and peaceful election