election 2023 Bangladesh

Misinformation and disinformation: A threat to democracy in Bangladesh

In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.

People's loss of faith in elections: To what extent is the EC to blame?

The EC's attempts to portray the election as participatory and fair seem to have been more focused on appearance than on genuine efforts to achieve these goals.

When will the politics of burning people alive end?

Why haven't our law enforcers been able to identify those responsible for these arson attacks?

Economy hangs in the balance as Awami League hangs on to power

Despite decades of sustained GDP growth and improvements in social indicators, Bangladesh’s economy is now on a fragile footing.

The AL cannot validate this farce of an election with intimidation

Since voters are reluctant to take part in this election, the ruling party has resorted to such measures.

Poster overload turning skylines into election wallpapers

Nowadays, I can barely see the sky due to the multitude of black and white election posters arranged diagonally from one end of the road to the other.

Can a free, fair election liberate us from depraved politics?

Can we really believe that this election, regardless of which side wins, offers us any real choice or hope for things to get better?

The most 'memorable' comments of 2023

Throughout 2023, we have had the "privilege" of hearing a series of controversial comments from our public figures, mainly politicians.

National election strategies for resolving the ‘Conflict Trap’

Can Bangladesh be rid of the recurring cycle of violence?

December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023

Can a free, fair election liberate us from depraved politics?

Can we really believe that this election, regardless of which side wins, offers us any real choice or hope for things to get better?

December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023

The most 'memorable' comments of 2023

Throughout 2023, we have had the "privilege" of hearing a series of controversial comments from our public figures, mainly politicians.

December 17, 2023
December 17, 2023

National election strategies for resolving the ‘Conflict Trap’

Can Bangladesh be rid of the recurring cycle of violence?

November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023

When youngsters shun politics, the nation should be worried

The youths have turned away from politics out of frustration.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

The MP craze

"Every scoundrel wants to be a poet; ants are hell-bent on flying / The jungle's tusked boars lay claim to the highest throne."

November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023

Are the ‘ghost’ cases fooling anyone?

Arresting people on false charges is gross human rights violation

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

BNP's options after the Oct 28 rally

There is no doubt that the country is heading towards a long-drawn confrontational politics ahead of the election.

October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023

Where do we go from here?

In Dhaka, the designated streets occupied by BNP looked like a battlefield.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

The Election Commission’s credibility problem

A number of controversial decisions, actions and statements of the EC itself has put it in this situation.

September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023

Why is the EU pulling out of observing our election?

The government’s pledge for a free and fair election is no longer satisfying our international partners.