ROAD TO ELECTIONS 2023-24
Opinion / A Potemkin election in Bangladesh?
An election without any competition will not be acceptable at home or abroad.
How to judge the Election Commission’s performance
The question of whether the current EC can deliver a free and fair election should be explored based on two sets of criteria
EC in Bangladesh / A fragile institution with a strong legal framework
The elections, the Election Commission (EC), the government and political parties are parts of an interwoven web of a complex relationship.
For successful polls, administrative overhaul is a must
If all political parties do not receive equal opportunities, the electoral process will not be universally accepted.
‘Ensuring a fair election may be challenging without participation of major political parties’
With the 12th parliamentary election only a few months away, how confident is the Election Commission about holding a free, fair and participatory election?
Teamwork is the key to a good election
In a contemporary election system, the Election Commission (EC) serves a pivotal role beyond simply organising elections
What should an election-time government look like?
An election-time government performs the special task of holding or supervising a national election to ensure smooth transition of state power.
How constitutional is the 15th amendment?
It is clear that the 15th Amendment was neither legitimate nor constitutional, as no referendum was held before its passage.
A Potemkin election in Bangladesh?
An election without any competition will not be acceptable at home or abroad.
How constitutional is the 15th amendment?
It is clear that the 15th Amendment was neither legitimate nor constitutional, as no referendum was held before its passage.
What should an election-time government look like?
An election-time government performs the special task of holding or supervising a national election to ensure smooth transition of state power.
Teamwork is the key to a good election
In a contemporary election system, the Election Commission (EC) serves a pivotal role beyond simply organising elections
‘Ensuring a fair election may be challenging without participation of major political parties’
With the 12th parliamentary election only a few months away, how confident is the Election Commission about holding a free, fair and participatory election?
For successful polls, administrative overhaul is a must
If all political parties do not receive equal opportunities, the electoral process will not be universally accepted.
A fragile institution with a strong legal framework
The elections, the Election Commission (EC), the government and political parties are parts of an interwoven web of a complex relationship.
How to judge the Election Commission’s performance
The question of whether the current EC can deliver a free and fair election should be explored based on two sets of criteria
