In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.
The EC's attempts to portray the election as participatory and fair seem to have been more focused on appearance than on genuine efforts to achieve these goals.
Why haven't our law enforcers been able to identify those responsible for these arson attacks?
Despite decades of sustained GDP growth and improvements in social indicators, Bangladesh’s economy is now on a fragile footing.
Since voters are reluctant to take part in this election, the ruling party has resorted to such measures.
Nowadays, I can barely see the sky due to the multitude of black and white election posters arranged diagonally from one end of the road to the other.
Can we really believe that this election, regardless of which side wins, offers us any real choice or hope for things to get better?
Throughout 2023, we have had the "privilege" of hearing a series of controversial comments from our public figures, mainly politicians.
Can Bangladesh be rid of the recurring cycle of violence?
"Every scoundrel wants to be a poet; ants are hell-bent on flying / The jungle's tusked boars lay claim to the highest throne."
Arresting people on false charges is gross human rights violation
There is no doubt that the country is heading towards a long-drawn confrontational politics ahead of the election.
In Dhaka, the designated streets occupied by BNP looked like a battlefield.
A number of controversial decisions, actions and statements of the EC itself has put it in this situation.
The government’s pledge for a free and fair election is no longer satisfying our international partners.
It is imperative to bring voters to conversations pertaining to the 2023 general elections.
The streets belong to the working class and they are the ones who will decide the future of the country.
Is our government so weak that a proposed public meeting threatens it?
The government and the BNP appear to be on a collision course over the venue of the latter’s much-talked about December 10 Dhaka rally as neither would budge on its stance.
