Bangladesh political stalemate

Announcement of election schedule / As things stand, Bangladesh election is all but doomed

Given the attitudes of Awami League and BNP as Bangladesh election draws closer, there is no reason for one to feel hopeful about having a peaceful and participatory election.

No excuse good enough for forgoing dialogue

Politicians must give talks a chance to break stalemate

Polls schedule is not a cut-off point for dialogue

Without political reconciliations, we're headed for another violent, one-sided election