political parties in Bangladesh

Party registrations: NCP, 143 others failed to meet EC criteria

The National Citizen Party, along with 143 others, failed to pass the preliminary scrutiny of the Election Commission for registration.

A gradual, homegrown approach to reforming political parties

Our political system stifles democracy and holds back economic progress.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Will the new party spark a new political culture?

Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.

Attacks on BNP are condemnable

Government must allow opposition to hold events without interruptions

AL's counter-programmes reveal its own insecurities

Announcing counter-programmes on the same day as the BNP, and often at a venue close to the BNP’s, raises the possibility of tension at best and outright violence at worst.