Election Commission

Futility of restoring the non-party caretaker government

We must first acknowledge that the Bangladesh Constitution has failed to maintain a robust democratic system.

Reform the system, politics will fall in line

But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.

Can a proportional representation system ensure better democracy?

In the PR system, each party may be required to pay a certain amount of money as security fee against each of its nominated candidates.

Time to declare EVMs’ end

The machines that still remain functional have only four years of their lifespan left.

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.

Observing the ‘election observers’

Bangladesh now has a new government, determined through an election held on January 7 that was described as “controversial" in well-known international press

The election is not the endgame

“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.

Are we running in circles?

The only way out of a controversial election is dialogue

Election Commission's burden of a looming non-inclusive election

Has the EC played its due role? Or have its actions—or rather inactions—contributed to the current political crisis?

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

Futility of restoring the non-party caretaker government

We must first acknowledge that the Bangladesh Constitution has failed to maintain a robust democratic system.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Reform the system, politics will fall in line

But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.

August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024

Can a proportional representation system ensure better democracy?

In the PR system, each party may be required to pay a certain amount of money as security fee against each of its nominated candidates.

April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024

Time to declare EVMs’ end

The machines that still remain functional have only four years of their lifespan left.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

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.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

Observing the ‘election observers’

Bangladesh now has a new government, determined through an election held on January 7 that was described as “controversial" in well-known international press

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

The election is not the endgame

“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Are we running in circles?

The only way out of a controversial election is dialogue

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

Election Commission's burden of a looming non-inclusive election

Has the EC played its due role? Or have its actions—or rather inactions—contributed to the current political crisis?

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

What was the point of EC’s dialogue?

Political parties must step up to resolve the ongoing stalemate.