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Column by Mahfuz Anam: From people to a ‘bubble’
Today's Awami League only speaks to the mirror because it cannot tolerate the retort that would come if it spoke to the people.
Crushing dissent in Pakistan
Crushing dissent has a long history going right back to the period after Pakistan’s birth in 1947
A freedom fighter’s journey to Mujibnagar
The necessity that was felt a few days after the Declaration of Independence of Bangladesh was that of a Government which could take upon itself the burden of directing the liberation struggle.
Polls to local bodies: ‘Boat’ now off-limits to AL leaders
The Awami League yesterday decided not to field party candidates in any local government polls as a measure to stop infighting between AL leaders.
Voters without choice are just glorified dummies
You’ve already met the dummy candidates, aka independents. Now, meet dummy voters.
Politics must not be a means to wealth accumulation
TIB review of the affidavits of candidates paints a worrying picture of politics
Development, prosperity, peace if AL elected to 4th straight term: PM
Hasina unveils election manifesto
Hasina announces AL’s election manifesto
The AL is vying for a fourth straight term, having won the 2008, 2014 and 2018 elections.
How ‘pacer’ Shakib became a leading spinner
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan couldn’t stay away from the field for too long despite being occupied in campaigning for the upcoming general elections where he will be contesting for the ruling Awami League from the Magura-1 constituency in his hometown.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: From people to a ‘bubble’
Today's Awami League only speaks to the mirror because it cannot tolerate the retort that would come if it spoke to the people.
Crushing dissent in Pakistan
Crushing dissent has a long history going right back to the period after Pakistan’s birth in 1947
A freedom fighter’s journey to Mujibnagar
The necessity that was felt a few days after the Declaration of Independence of Bangladesh was that of a Government which could take upon itself the burden of directing the liberation struggle.
Polls to local bodies: ‘Boat’ now off-limits to AL leaders
The Awami League yesterday decided not to field party candidates in any local government polls as a measure to stop infighting between AL leaders.
Voters without choice are just glorified dummies
You’ve already met the dummy candidates, aka independents. Now, meet dummy voters.
Politics must not be a means to wealth accumulation
TIB review of the affidavits of candidates paints a worrying picture of politics
Development, prosperity, peace if AL elected to 4th straight term: PM
Hasina unveils election manifesto
Hasina announces AL’s election manifesto
The AL is vying for a fourth straight term, having won the 2008, 2014 and 2018 elections.
How ‘pacer’ Shakib became a leading spinner
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan couldn’t stay away from the field for too long despite being occupied in campaigning for the upcoming general elections where he will be contesting for the ruling Awami League from the Magura-1 constituency in his hometown.
The facade of a competitive election
The ruling Awami League is desperately trying to showcase the polls as inclusive and competitive.
