12th parliamentary election Bangladesh

Why is the EU pulling out of observing our election?

The government’s pledge for a free and fair election is no longer satisfying our international partners.

Election Atmosphere / Is it all as calm as it seems?

With the elections just four months away, there are hardly any campaigns.

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.

A proportional election as a way out of the impasse

The proportional system can ensure the robust presence of contending political parties in parliament and thus allay the fear of becoming marginalised.

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?

Genuine elections vs participatory sham

The country needs a genuine election in its true sense, not a sham exercise under the pretence of maximum participation.

The long march to a level-playing field

Opposition parties must be allowed to hold peaceful political activities.

US, India, and the election in Bangladesh

The foreign diplomats appear to have become more active with the 12th parliamentary election less than a year away.

Who killed democracy in Bangladesh?

The recent by-polls represent the state of democracy in our country fairly accurately.

September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023

Why is the EU pulling out of observing our election?

The government’s pledge for a free and fair election is no longer satisfying our international partners.

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

Is it all as calm as it seems?

With the elections just four months away, there are hardly any campaigns.

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.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

A proportional election as a way out of the impasse

The proportional system can ensure the robust presence of contending political parties in parliament and thus allay the fear of becoming marginalised.

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?

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

Genuine elections vs participatory sham

The country needs a genuine election in its true sense, not a sham exercise under the pretence of maximum participation.

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

The long march to a level-playing field

Opposition parties must be allowed to hold peaceful political activities.

February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023

US, India, and the election in Bangladesh

The foreign diplomats appear to have become more active with the 12th parliamentary election less than a year away.

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

Who killed democracy in Bangladesh?

The recent by-polls represent the state of democracy in our country fairly accurately.