The Street View
The Street View / The quest is for an opposition, not a government
Who will form the opposition is still a matter of speculation.
When the ruling party does the opposition's work
It is the EC’s role to ensure a congenial atmosphere for people to cast their votes freely.
The facade of a competitive election
The ruling Awami League is desperately trying to showcase the polls as inclusive and competitive.
Expediency triumphs over principle in electoral politics
It appears that all of the ruling party’s efforts revolve around the next election, not considering longer-term ramifications for itself.
The Street View / When youngsters shun politics, the nation should be worried
The youths have turned away from politics out of frustration.
Announcement of election schedule / As things stand, Bangladesh election is all but doomed
Given the attitudes of Awami League and BNP as Bangladesh election draws closer, there is no reason for one to feel hopeful about having a peaceful and participatory election.
The fog before the election
While the prime minister is unofficially on her campaign trail, the opposition camp is on the run.
BNP's options after the Oct 28 rally
There is no doubt that the country is heading towards a long-drawn confrontational politics ahead of the election.
Political dialogues: The long road to nowhere
The problem in Bangladesh is that politicians consider compromise as a weakness and a sign of defeat
