13th parliamentary election

Ducsu election: Identity, strategy, and the politics

Those who won the Ducsu election on Tuesday have set a new precedent.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Why are we trying to make the election uncertain?

Those who are working to prevent the election should question themselves as to how the people will be empowered without one.

Time to focus on the election

Fool-proof preparation needed to ensure free, fair polls come February.

Misuse of AI a big challenge ahead of polls: CEC

He emphasises the critical role of journalists, especially those in mainstream media

Opinion / We need both new wine and a new bottle

People don’t want to see politics being hogged by time-tested politicians who have failed people’s expectations time and again.

Has the reform drive lost its way?

The interim government need not be too apologetic for its record, but it would be a shame not to make the best of the opportunity history has bestowed it.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.