12th parliamentary election of Bangladesh

In which direction is Bangladesh heading?

The most common question that people are asking these days is: will the upcoming general election be free and fair?

The Constitutionality of 15th Amendment

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

THE STREET VIEW / By-Poll Drama, Hero Alom, and a Smart Bangladesh

Election Commission’s capacity to hold free and fair elections questioned.

Can Bangladeshi politics change its spots in 2023?

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

How will Awami League tackle the run-up to the election?

The ruling party is trying to fend off a persistent BNP campaign that, for the first time in many years, has managed to gain some public sympathy.

‘Decision to use EVMs defies all logic’

Badiul Alam Majumdar discusses the controvery surrounding the Election Commission's decision to use EVMs with The Daily Star.

The mythical backbone of the Election Commission

When the CEC has to say out loud that his office has its backbone in the right shape, you know that something is not right there.

Who is afraid of EVMs and why?

CEC Kazi Habibul Awal recently said there was no scope for showing muscle power during voting if the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are used during the 2023 general election in Bangladesh.

Of Lemon, Soap, Vaseline and EVMs

Should the Election Commission take the controversial route of using EVMs in the next general election?

March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023

In which direction is Bangladesh heading?

The most common question that people are asking these days is: will the upcoming general election be free and fair?

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

The Constitutionality of 15th Amendment

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

February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023

By-Poll Drama, Hero Alom, and a Smart Bangladesh

Election Commission’s capacity to hold free and fair elections questioned.

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.

November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022

How will Awami League tackle the run-up to the election?

The ruling party is trying to fend off a persistent BNP campaign that, for the first time in many years, has managed to gain some public sympathy.

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

‘Decision to use EVMs defies all logic’

Badiul Alam Majumdar discusses the controvery surrounding the Election Commission's decision to use EVMs with The Daily Star.

August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022

The mythical backbone of the Election Commission

When the CEC has to say out loud that his office has its backbone in the right shape, you know that something is not right there.

June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022

Who is afraid of EVMs and why?

CEC Kazi Habibul Awal recently said there was no scope for showing muscle power during voting if the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are used during the 2023 general election in Bangladesh.

May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022

Of Lemon, Soap, Vaseline and EVMs

Should the Election Commission take the controversial route of using EVMs in the next general election?