national election bangladesh

Jan 7 Election: Violence, pre- polls environ undermined its quality

The quality of the January 7 election in Bangladesh was undermined by incidents of state, ruling party and opposition violence, said the US-based National Democratic Institute (NDI) and International Republican Institute (IRI).

Jan 7 Polls: If not for India, others would have interfered

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said no powerful country could interfere in the January 7 national election as India stood beside Bangladesh.

The Street View / The quest is for an opposition, not a government

Who will form the opposition is still a matter of speculation.

The MP craze

"Every scoundrel wants to be a poet; ants are hell-bent on flying / The jungle's tusked boars lay claim to the highest throne."

Can we trust the EC at all?

The EC has repeatedly said one thing and did something other than that, if not the opposite.

Opinion / Our Election Commission's critical failings

Can anyone be blamed for concluding that the EC is partisan and incapable of performing impartially and independently?

Election Atmosphere / Is it all as calm as it seems?

With the elections just four months away, there are hardly any campaigns.

Column by Mahfuz Anam: ‘Gladiatorial’ street contests and prospects of fair elections

National election Bangladesh: As the election is getting nearer, the possibility of a nightmarish pre-election period is driving fear and panic among the people.

A proportional election as a way out of the impasse

The proportional system can ensure the robust presence of contending political parties in parliament and thus allay the fear of becoming marginalised.

March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024

Jan 7 Election: Violence, pre- polls environ undermined its quality

The quality of the January 7 election in Bangladesh was undermined by incidents of state, ruling party and opposition violence, said the US-based National Democratic Institute (NDI) and International Republican Institute (IRI).

March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024

Jan 7 Polls: If not for India, others would have interfered

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said no powerful country could interfere in the January 7 national election as India stood beside Bangladesh.

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

The quest is for an opposition, not a government

Who will form the opposition is still a matter of speculation.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

The MP craze

"Every scoundrel wants to be a poet; ants are hell-bent on flying / The jungle's tusked boars lay claim to the highest throne."

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023

Can we trust the EC at all?

The EC has repeatedly said one thing and did something other than that, if not the opposite.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

Our Election Commission's critical failings

Can anyone be blamed for concluding that the EC is partisan and incapable of performing impartially and independently?

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

Is it all as calm as it seems?

With the elections just four months away, there are hardly any campaigns.

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: ‘Gladiatorial’ street contests and prospects of fair elections

National election Bangladesh: As the election is getting nearer, the possibility of a nightmarish pre-election period is driving fear and panic among the people.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

A proportional election as a way out of the impasse

The proportional system can ensure the robust presence of contending political parties in parliament and thus allay the fear of becoming marginalised.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

AL in city polls: Challenging in Barishal, smooth sailing in Khulna

The rift within the local Awami League has put its mayor nominee for Barishal city in a tight spot, while the party ticket holder in Khulna city should have an easy run since he has no strong opponents. 

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