12th parliamentary election

Jatiya Party and its penchant for drama

Coupled with its unwavering commitment to unpredictability, JaPa has been true to its sense of dedicated opportunism over the years.

For every rally, there is a counter-rally

Although it happens to be a prevailing practice, this culture of 'counter-programme' only indicates moral insecurity.

Is an election like the UK's possible in Bangladesh?

Promising elections similar to the UK is hardly enough to allay the concerns about the future of our democracy.

Why does the EC want to talk with the BNP anyway?

This sudden move by the Election Commission seems to be for lip service.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / ‘We will do whatever is required for the welfare of the people’

So who determines what is ‘required’ to ensure that welfare?

The Constitutionality of 15th Amendment

The 15th Amendment did not have the support of the major opposition.

Can Bangladeshi politics change its spots in 2023?

To avoid confrontation, both AL and BNP must come to a consensus.

Will pre-election politics remain peaceful or become violent?

A consensus among political parties is essential for holding a good election.

Neither party is upholding the spirit of the Liberation War

The streets belong to the working class and they are the ones who will decide the future of the country.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Jatiya Party and its penchant for drama

Coupled with its unwavering commitment to unpredictability, JaPa has been true to its sense of dedicated opportunism over the years.

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

For every rally, there is a counter-rally

Although it happens to be a prevailing practice, this culture of 'counter-programme' only indicates moral insecurity.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Is an election like the UK's possible in Bangladesh?

Promising elections similar to the UK is hardly enough to allay the concerns about the future of our democracy.

March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023

Why does the EC want to talk with the BNP anyway?

This sudden move by the Election Commission seems to be for lip service.

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

‘We will do whatever is required for the welfare of the people’

So who determines what is ‘required’ to ensure that welfare?

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

The Constitutionality of 15th Amendment

The 15th Amendment did not have the support of the major opposition.

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

Can Bangladeshi politics change its spots in 2023?

To avoid confrontation, both AL and BNP must come to a consensus.

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

Will pre-election politics remain peaceful or become violent?

A consensus among political parties is essential for holding a good election.

December 10, 2022
December 10, 2022

Neither party is upholding the spirit of the Liberation War

The streets belong to the working class and they are the ones who will decide the future of the country.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

COLUMN BY MAHFUZ ANAM: A competition of errors

Is our government so weak that a proposed public meeting threatens it?