Bangladesh political reforms

Why we need an elected government soon

Interim administrations are meant to be brief custodians, not long-term stewards.

How parties can reach a consensus on reforms and elections

Prolonged uncertainty or a rigid "reform first, elections later" or “my way or the highway” stance will only deepen the crisis.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Reforms vs election: A distracting debate

Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.

A blueprint for reforms: Tackling corruption, inequality, and autocracy

The government needs to set in place irreversible principles and practices that constrain arbitrary power in the future leading to the misuse of popular consent.

Opinion / Principles, party, power or politics?

The student movement’s ability to inspire people to stand up to a vicious oppressor was truly remarkable.