democracy in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s roadblocks to becoming a successful democracy

Bangladesh needs economic growth, the order of institutionalisation, the rule of law, and values to be a successful democracy.

A democracy not just promised, but earned

In this new era, we have a chance to redefine what it means to be Bangladeshi.

Bangladesh’s path to principled governance

Bangladesh can synthesise a governance model that works for its people—Boishamma Birodhee Jonogan (BBJ).

Does continuity of a regime guarantee stability and development?

The test of a country’s stability is to what extent it can remain insensitive to any sort of change of government or leadership.

Flowery rhetoric on CSA cannot redeem it

High Court judge’s comments a wake-up call for CSA proponents

January 7 polls one-sided, staged to appear competitive: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today termed the 12th parliamentary election as a one-sided one that was staged to appear competitive, and said it was an “ominous sign” for the country's democracy and the future of elections

Address rights concerns raised by the UN, West

Commitment to upholding democracy must be backed up by action

Opinion / What will happen to multi-party democracy in Bangladesh?

The way the election has been held this time has made us worried about the future of democracy in the country.

The Street View / The quest is for an opposition, not a government

Who will form the opposition is still a matter of speculation.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

Bangladesh’s roadblocks to becoming a successful democracy

Bangladesh needs economic growth, the order of institutionalisation, the rule of law, and values to be a successful democracy.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

A democracy not just promised, but earned

In this new era, we have a chance to redefine what it means to be Bangladeshi.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Bangladesh’s path to principled governance

Bangladesh can synthesise a governance model that works for its people—Boishamma Birodhee Jonogan (BBJ).

April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024

Does continuity of a regime guarantee stability and development?

The test of a country’s stability is to what extent it can remain insensitive to any sort of change of government or leadership.

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Flowery rhetoric on CSA cannot redeem it

High Court judge’s comments a wake-up call for CSA proponents

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

January 7 polls one-sided, staged to appear competitive: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today termed the 12th parliamentary election as a one-sided one that was staged to appear competitive, and said it was an “ominous sign” for the country's democracy and the future of elections

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Address rights concerns raised by the UN, West

Commitment to upholding democracy must be backed up by action

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

What will happen to multi-party democracy in Bangladesh?

The way the election has been held this time has made us worried about the future of democracy in the country.

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

The quest is for an opposition, not a government

Who will form the opposition is still a matter of speculation.

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

Voters without choice are just glorified dummies

You’ve already met the dummy candidates, aka independents. Now, meet dummy voters.