mass arrest of BNP leaders and activists
The human toll of political expediency
Aggrieved BNP families’ pleas for justice deserve proper response
Electoral lip service cannot hide ugly truths
Ongoing treatment of the opposition camp deeply alarming
Arrested BNP men's family members form human chain, demand release
BNP leaders and family members of recently arrested party men formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club today, demanding the release of arrested leaders
Right to fair trials extends to BNP, too
The legal process must be rid of any political interference
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.
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.
What does the mass arrest of BNP leaders, activists signify?
Civil society members share their views regarding the political turmoil ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.