12th national election
Don't institutionalise conflicts of interest
Questionable formation of parliamentary committees raises concerns
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Death of the opposition in parliament
From Bangladesh’s birth, our opposition bench in parliament has never been strong
Protesting Parliament Session: BNP may call hartal or lay siege to JS
BNP plans to observe protest programmes like hartal or lay siege to the parliament building on the first day of the parliamentary session of the new government as part of the movement for its one-point demand.
Who will sit on opposition benches?
With the unofficial results of the 12th national polls out, the question now is what will the opposition in parliament look like.
First 2 hours: Turnout low in many centres
The voter turnout in many polling centres in the national election was seen to be low in the first two hours after polls opened at 8:00am today.
Will amend mistakes if I get another chance: PM
'If I have made any mistakes along the way, my request to you is to look at those in a forgiving manner. If I can form the government again, I will get a chance to correct the mistakes. Give me an opportunity to serve you,' she says
PM to join election rallies virtually in 5 districts, one upazila tomorrow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will join election rallies virtually in five districts and one upazila tomorrow
SC clears way for election on Jan 7
The Supreme Court today cleared the way for the Election Commission (EC) to hold the 12th parliamentary election on January 7
EC sends letter to declare Jan 7 as general holiday
The Election Commission has requested the Ministry of Public Administration Ministry to declare January 7 as a general holiday on the occasion of the 12th Parliamentary Election
What should an election-time government look like?
An election-time government performs the special task of holding or supervising a national election to ensure smooth transition of state power.
Teamwork is the key to a good election
In a contemporary election system, the Election Commission (EC) serves a pivotal role beyond simply organising elections
‘Ensuring a fair election may be challenging without participation of major political parties’
With the 12th parliamentary election only a few months away, how confident is the Election Commission about holding a free, fair and participatory election?
For successful polls, administrative overhaul is a must
If all political parties do not receive equal opportunities, the electoral process will not be universally accepted.
A fragile institution with a strong legal framework
The elections, the Election Commission (EC), the government and political parties are parts of an interwoven web of a complex relationship.
How to judge the Election Commission’s performance
The question of whether the current EC can deliver a free and fair election should be explored based on two sets of criteria
Owning Non-Agri Land: Govt mulls a 40-bigha cap
The government is likely to limit the individual ownership of non-agricultural land to 40 bighas in an attempt to cope with the scarcity of farmland in the country.
Which path do we want to be on?
It is imperative to bring voters to conversations pertaining to the 2023 general elections.
Is BNP truly aiming for state reform with its 27 points?
Can BNP really implement these proposals or is it just an attempt at vitalising their movement?
