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Why must the poor be collateral damage of BNP-AL standoff?

Political parties must find a constructive way to end this impasse

Polls schedule is not a cut-off point for dialogue

Without political reconciliations, we're headed for another violent, one-sided election

Politics of Fire

Let the truth be known: no one has any idea what’s going to happen to Bangladeshi politics.

Don’t let Dhaka turn into a battlefield

Let good sense—and constitutional obligations—prevail

Column by Mahfuz Anam: ‘Gladiatorial’ street contests and prospects of fair elections

National election Bangladesh: As the election is getting nearer, the possibility of a nightmarish pre-election period is driving fear and panic among the people.

AL, BNP to march city streets today, tomorrow

With the national polls around six months away, the AL and the BNP are going to hold programmes and counter-programmes to show off their strength on the streets

A short history of AL’s challenging times

The next few months are perhaps going to be the toughest test for Awami League’s resilience in recent history.

Dialogue not on AL’s mind at the moment

The Awami League at this point is not considering talks with the BNP to solve the current political impasse over the next general elections.

What is the point of attacking BNP rallies?

Surely, the ruling regime understands that the more it attacks the BNP, the less reassuring its promises of ensuring a free, fair and participatory election appears to those concerned.

May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023

What will it take for our next election to be credible and acceptable to all?

It must be recognised that the election is not a one-day phenomenon – it is a process involving multiple interrelated steps

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Political dialogues: The long road to nowhere

The problem in Bangladesh is that politicians consider compromise as a weakness and a sign of defeat

February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023

No change in tune for the EC in its first year

Regaining public confidence and trust in the Election Commission, which have been systematically destroyed by two previous commissions, is undoubtedly a tough task. Unfortunately, it seems the current EC, too, is failing us miserably.

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

Special treatment for AL is the new norm

Can a political party – regardless of whether they are in power or in opposition – use public property to attend a party rally?

January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023

‘Special train’ for Awami League, ‘transport strike’ for BNP

Why should two political parties of the same nation receive polar opposite treatments?

January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023

Mahfuz Anam writes: What is the state of Awami League as a political party?

This election year, the question that will inevitably come to the fore is of how successful AL has been in keeping its promises.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

AL sketches out a ‘Smart Bangladesh’

The Awami League envisions a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041, seeking to build a country that would be cost-effective, sustainable, innovative and knowledge-based.

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.

January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023

Leaving 2 seats for alliance members: AL’s efforts to revive a fading friendship

Awami League's decision to not compete for two of the recently vacated seats, rather letting its allies vie for them, is aimed at strengthening its relations with partners ahead of the 12th national election, slated for January 2024.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

AL holds rallies to show off strength in city

Activists and leaders of the ruling Awami League and its associate bodies yesterday took position in different places of the city “to prevent any untoward incident” centring the BNP’s procession.

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