Political parties need to behave more responsibly towards the electorate
7 January 2024, 14:00 PM
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One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls
7 January 2024, 01:00 AM
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What's the civil society's stake in strengthening democracy?
6 January 2024, 11:00 AM
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The price we pay with each deleted word
6 January 2024, 02:00 AM
THE SOUND AND THE FURY
The AL cannot validate this farce of an election with intimidation
5 January 2024, 13:51 PM
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‘All that matters to AL is acquiring power.’
5 January 2024, 02:00 AM
Road to Elections 2023-24
‘Even before the election, there is no question as to who the elected will be.’
5 January 2024, 01:30 AM
Road to Elections 2023-24
A ‘dummy-cratic’ election in democratic Bangladesh?
5 January 2024, 01:30 AM
Road to Elections 2023-24
‘I see no reason to call this an election.’
5 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Road to Elections 2023-24
‘Why would Awami League need to resort to rigging in this scenario?’
5 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Road to Elections 2023-24
‘All that matters to AL is acquiring power.’
This election will push the whole country towards further uncertainty and close the door to constructive politics in Bangladesh.
5 January 2024, 02:00 AM
‘Even before the election, there is no question as to who the elected will be.’
By now, it is clear that the election this time around will be a one-sided affair.
5 January 2024, 01:30 AM
A ‘dummy-cratic’ election in democratic Bangladesh?
After the election is over, the meaning of democracy will change to mean coercion.
5 January 2024, 01:30 AM
‘Why would Awami League need to resort to rigging in this scenario?’
Awami League has no incentive to rig the election, and doubting this suggests a lack of rationality.
5 January 2024, 01:00 AM
‘I see no reason to call this an election.’
We already know that only a small group of experts will observe the election and that most major countries will not send their observers.
5 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Turn candidates' halafnama into amalnama
It is heartening to see that the media has been preparing statements based on the information in affidavits submitted by the candidates who are running for parliament.
22 December 2023, 03:00 AM
Of the AL, for the AL, and by the AL
AL-nominated and AL independent candidates will have enough AL supporters to represent a decent voter turnout.
22 December 2023, 01:00 AM
Separation of judiciary still a far-off dream
The independence of the judiciary in Bangladesh has not yet been realised.
10 December 2023, 02:00 AM
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.
14 October 2023, 18:00 PM
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.
14 October 2023, 18:00 PM
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
14 October 2023, 18:00 PM
‘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?
14 October 2023, 18:00 PM
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.
14 October 2023, 18:00 PM
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.
14 October 2023, 18:00 PM
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
14 October 2023, 18:00 PM