bangladesh politics 2023

Did BNP make the wrong call?

BNP’s real loss in announcing the sit-ins without proper coordination was giving the upper hand to the ruling party

For every rally, there is a counter-rally

Although it happens to be a prevailing practice, this culture of 'counter-programme' only indicates moral insecurity.

Rising AL-BNP confrontation is most disturbing

It doesn't bode well for our democracy

Hostility will only lengthen the political deadlock

Authorities must prevent violence and legal intimidation targeting BNP activists

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.

Misinterpreting threats of visa ban won’t do us any good

Misleading analyses can help propagate a narrative for immediate damage control, but are not helpful to overcome the real crisis.

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

EC must do more to empower voters

Business-as-usual approach to dealing with the opposition will not create the right condition for free polls

Khaleda Zia in politics: Missed chance for BNP?

The BNP’s current risk-averse behaviour is not conducive to running a successful campaign

August 8, 2023
August 8, 2023

Did BNP make the wrong call?

BNP’s real loss in announcing the sit-ins without proper coordination was giving the upper hand to the ruling party

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

For every rally, there is a counter-rally

Although it happens to be a prevailing practice, this culture of 'counter-programme' only indicates moral insecurity.

July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023

Rising AL-BNP confrontation is most disturbing

It doesn't bode well for our democracy

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

Hostility will only lengthen the political deadlock

Authorities must prevent violence and legal intimidation targeting BNP activists

June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023

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.

June 2, 2023
June 2, 2023

Misinterpreting threats of visa ban won’t do us any good

Misleading analyses can help propagate a narrative for immediate damage control, but are not helpful to overcome the real crisis.

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 3, 2023
March 3, 2023

EC must do more to empower voters

Business-as-usual approach to dealing with the opposition will not create the right condition for free polls

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

Khaleda Zia in politics: Missed chance for BNP?

The BNP’s current risk-averse behaviour is not conducive to running a successful campaign

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

EC in second year must do a better job

Restoring trust in the electoral process remains the biggest challenge