political violence in Bangladesh
Right to fair trials extends to BNP, too
The legal process must be rid of any political interference
The fog before the election
While the prime minister is unofficially on her campaign trail, the opposition camp is on the run.
Who are these nameless, faceless arsonists?
These attacks are at once a political issue, a law enforcement issue, and a human rights issue.
Spare the economy more shocks
Political instability is hurting our already fragile economy.
Spare the students please
Students are unsure whether their examinations will be held on time amid the political turmoil
National election / UN urges all against violence, harassment
The United Nations has reiterated the call for “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh and urged against harassment and violence in the run-up to the national election
Fighting on the streets cannot be the way of political parties
Has any political party ever displayed responsible behaviour?
Violence prevails yet again
The ruling party should stop organising parallel programmes and fuelling confrontation.
Soft openings, hard politics
As the political landscape heats up in anticipation of the general election, the ruling Awami League seems to be pulling out all the stops
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.
Politicians must give dialogue a chance
No sign of a reversal in the take-all attitude of AL and BNP
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.
People horrified at the return of BNP’s arson violence: PM
"You know their character. They are terrorists. You saw the arson violence even yesterday. They burnt a number of buses"
Rising AL-BNP confrontation is most disturbing
It doesn't bode well for our democracy
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.
Hero Alom's realpolitik
The allergic reaction to Hero Alom is symptomatic of a culture that deems him a foreign particle in their sociopolitical body.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our political culture – you reap what you sow
Our people, but for whose hard work, sacrifice, and love for the country we would not have come where we have, deserve better.
Hostility will only lengthen the political deadlock
Authorities must prevent violence and legal intimidation targeting BNP activists
Democracy on the run with Hero Alom and its consequences
The sight of Hero Alom running for his life, pursued by ruling party activists, is a distressing one that should serve as a wake-up call.
