The National Citizen Party yesterday expressed serious concerns over what it described as the Election Commission’s partial and non-transparent activities and urged the government to restructure it to ensure a free and fair election.
The interim government is working hard to hold a free, fair, and transparent election in February next year so that power is handed over to the people, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said.
With thoughtful policymaking and a commitment to leaving a credible legacy, this administration can transform a period of uncertainty into a moment of renewal.
The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.
Unfortunate that some foreign countries are exerting pressure on Bangladesh centring polls, he says
Ending all speculation, Jatiya Party has announced that it will run in the general election as it has assurance from different stakeholders that the polls will be free and fair.
The Awami League and BNP could mutually agree to a code of conduct, pledging to ensure a free and fair election.
There are some big concerns we must address given the possibility of the political tension permeating our economic domain.
We will have problems mostly with the economy, and the people of the country will suffer from the outcome.
The Awami League and BNP could mutually agree to a code of conduct, pledging to ensure a free and fair election.
There are some big concerns we must address given the possibility of the political tension permeating our economic domain.
We will have problems mostly with the economy, and the people of the country will suffer from the outcome.
The outlook for Bangladesh appears grim as the nation once again grapples with a resurgence of violence.
The EC’s action has already contributed to the deterioration of the political situation, and it will continue to reverberate in the coming days.
If a single party comes to power repeatedly, without any competition, then how meaningful are elections?
It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.
If the Election Commission cannot ensure free and fair elections, it could have at the very least prevented the process of “a potentially fraudulent polls”, said Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik.
US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has reiterated that Washington is keen to see continuation of democracy in Bangladesh
When dialogue fails, confrontation becomes inevitable.
