Electoral reform Bangladesh

Why Upper House PR makes sense in today’s political climate

A mixed system gives the opposition a tangible stake in lawmaking and reduces the urge to topple governments from the streets.

What is missing in BNP’s reform agenda?

Apart from generic references to tackling corruption and ensuring fair distribution of resources, the agenda is silent on the broader economic direction.

Why fundamental reforms should precede elections

A robust democracy never emerges out of broken institutions.

The price of the vote must be reform

The days of promising reform only to abandon it after securing power must come to an end.