Bangladesh politics

The pattern of violent confrontation must stop

The ruling party must adopt a more mature and restrained strategy

Is the Awami League worried?

It appears that the ruling party is courting all the powers that matter in Bangladeshi politics.

Violence cannot be the only language of politics

Unfortunately, our history so far shows that major political shifts have only occurred as a result of violent uprisings on the streets.

The attack on Hero Alom: A lost opportunity

Our failure to defend Hero Alom points only to our intellectual bankruptcy

Political tensions near a boiling point?

The two instances provide somewhat of an indication as to how the Election Commission will be handling voting in the 300 constituencies.

What message emanates from the attack on Hero Alom?

Hero Alom may have been ostracised by our political and cultural elites, but he has a huge fan base among the poor and working class.

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Need for a change in our political culture

BNP to some extent and AL to a far greater extent have changed Bangladesh. Can’t we expect them to change themselves, even a bit?

A Detriment to Democracy

The rigid positions of AL-BNP will only lengthen the political deadlock

A hazy pre-election atmosphere

Eid has always been a singular occasion for mass campaigns. Aspiring electoral candidates seize the opportunity to meet their voters in their constituencies amid festivities

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

The pattern of violent confrontation must stop

The ruling party must adopt a more mature and restrained strategy

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

Is the Awami League worried?

It appears that the ruling party is courting all the powers that matter in Bangladeshi politics.

August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023

Violence cannot be the only language of politics

Unfortunately, our history so far shows that major political shifts have only occurred as a result of violent uprisings on the streets.

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

The attack on Hero Alom: A lost opportunity

Our failure to defend Hero Alom points only to our intellectual bankruptcy

July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023

Political tensions near a boiling point?

The two instances provide somewhat of an indication as to how the Election Commission will be handling voting in the 300 constituencies.

July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023

What message emanates from the attack on Hero Alom?

Hero Alom may have been ostracised by our political and cultural elites, but he has a huge fan base among the poor and working class.

July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Need for a change in our political culture

BNP to some extent and AL to a far greater extent have changed Bangladesh. Can’t we expect them to change themselves, even a bit?

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

A Detriment to Democracy

The rigid positions of AL-BNP will only lengthen the political deadlock

July 2, 2023
July 2, 2023

A hazy pre-election atmosphere

Eid has always been a singular occasion for mass campaigns. Aspiring electoral candidates seize the opportunity to meet their voters in their constituencies amid festivities

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

An ex-MP’s abuse of power

How did he get away with it for so long?