bangladesh election

Proposals for a balanced government

The debates about Bangladesh's forthcoming constitution have been lively, involving many participants.

Reforms vital before the election is held

No specific timeframe was proposed by anyone in the government until now

Legitimate reforms, polls not possible without AL

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, said he was happy with the army chief’s timeline for elections within 18 months, though it was later than expected, but warned that genuine reform and polls were impossible without her party.

Reaction / Army chief mentions interim govt time frame for the first time

"If you ask me, then I will say 18 months should be the time frame by which we should enter into a democratic process," he said

The urgent path out of Bangladesh’s current fragility

Having analysed the drivers of democratic transitions in the context of Bangladesh, on balance, we may still be on track to beat the odds.

Election after vital reforms: Yunus

Chief adviser tells foreign diplomats; ‘I must succeed as there’s no other option’

Can a proportional representation system ensure better democracy?

In the PR system, each party may be required to pay a certain amount of money as security fee against each of its nominated candidates.

Names of MPs-elect sent for gazette notification: EC

The Election Commission has sent the gazette of the 12th national election to the Bangladesh Government Press, Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said today

RCC panel mayor detained for ‘intimidating voters’

Joint forces early today detained a panel mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) on charge of intimidating voters in Sagarpara area of the city

October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024

Proposals for a balanced government

The debates about Bangladesh's forthcoming constitution have been lively, involving many participants.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Reforms vital before the election is held

No specific timeframe was proposed by anyone in the government until now

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Legitimate reforms, polls not possible without AL

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, said he was happy with the army chief’s timeline for elections within 18 months, though it was later than expected, but warned that genuine reform and polls were impossible without her party.

September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024

Army chief mentions interim govt time frame for the first time

"If you ask me, then I will say 18 months should be the time frame by which we should enter into a democratic process," he said

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

The urgent path out of Bangladesh’s current fragility

Having analysed the drivers of democratic transitions in the context of Bangladesh, on balance, we may still be on track to beat the odds.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Election after vital reforms: Yunus

Chief adviser tells foreign diplomats; ‘I must succeed as there’s no other option’

August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024

Can a proportional representation system ensure better democracy?

In the PR system, each party may be required to pay a certain amount of money as security fee against each of its nominated candidates.

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Names of MPs-elect sent for gazette notification: EC

The Election Commission has sent the gazette of the 12th national election to the Bangladesh Government Press, Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said today

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

RCC panel mayor detained for ‘intimidating voters’

Joint forces early today detained a panel mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) on charge of intimidating voters in Sagarpara area of the city

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

‘Focus on good governance and job creation’

Job creation, good governance that will ensure stability, are expected from the new govt, says a top business leader