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A freedom fighter’s journey to Mujibnagar
The necessity that was felt a few days after the Declaration of Independence of Bangladesh was that of a Government which could take upon itself the burden of directing the liberation struggle.
Polls to local bodies: ‘Boat’ now off-limits to AL leaders
The Awami League yesterday decided not to field party candidates in any local government polls as a measure to stop infighting between AL leaders.
Voters without choice are just glorified dummies
You’ve already met the dummy candidates, aka independents. Now, meet dummy voters.
Politics must not be a means to wealth accumulation
TIB review of the affidavits of candidates paints a worrying picture of politics
Development, prosperity, peace if AL elected to 4th straight term: PM
Hasina unveils election manifesto
Hasina announces AL’s election manifesto
The AL is vying for a fourth straight term, having won the 2008, 2014 and 2018 elections.
How ‘pacer’ Shakib became a leading spinner
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan couldn’t stay away from the field for too long despite being occupied in campaigning for the upcoming general elections where he will be contesting for the ruling Awami League from the Magura-1 constituency in his hometown.
The facade of a competitive election
The ruling Awami League is desperately trying to showcase the polls as inclusive and competitive.
Elections without choice: A leaf out of autocrats’ playbook
As the country is heading towards an exercise that the incumbent is calling an election, it is imperative that we understand what is in the making.
AL ‘upbeat’ after BNP’s Saturday ‘setback’
The way the events unfolded on Saturday has given the Awami League rank and file a confidence boost, claim leaders of the ruling party.
AL 'peace rally' begins at Bangabandhu Avenue
The "peace and development rally" organised by Jubo League's Dhaka south unit started around 2:30pm in the capital's Bangabandhu Avenue.
AL announces countrywide 'peace rallies'
The ruling Awami League announced today that the party will hold "peace rallies" across the country tomorrow.
What will happen on October 28?
It seems all the opposition forces are becoming active ahead of the national election.
Why would anyone want to repeat December 10?
It is quite perplexing why the government seems set to repeat the measures that led to horrifying consequences between December 7 and 11 in 2022.
The Election Commission’s credibility problem
A number of controversial decisions, actions and statements of the EC itself has put it in this situation.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Poisoned rhetoric and public concerns
With only a few months left till the election, we still have no idea what AL’s and BNP’s manifestos will reveal
Will we see a free, fair election after all?
One cannot help but note that Quader had a brazen attitude and lacked any embarrassment about the vitriol his party had been spewing against the US for quite some time now.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: 'Secret deal has been struck, nothing to worry about'
Is that how democracy works for us?
The legal case against Khaleda’s treatment abroad is far from convincing
It is hard to discard the notion that politics played no part in this decision from the government.
