Tug-of-war over water lily continues
EC cites emblem rules; NCP warns it won’t join polls without desired symbol
22 October 2025, 18:19 PM
News Analysis / Consensus to reform: Will this one stick?
Most of the political parties have signed the much-discussed and long-awaited July National Charter -- a landmark document towards reshaping Bangladesh’s democracy and its institutions.
18 October 2025, 18:11 PM
Analysis / Reform by consensus, or another consensus to reform?
Most of the political parties have signed the much-discussed and long-awaited July National Charter
18 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Groundwork laid for sweeping constitutional reforms
The July National Charter, forged in the wake of the 2024 mass uprising, seeks to reshape Bangladesh’s constitution, as it proposes extensive reforms aimed at strengthening democracy and accountability.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Reviving parliament, the heart of democracy
The July National Charter, born out of a compact among political parties, proposes a raft of constitutional reforms to reinvigorate Bangladesh’s parliament, which has remained weak and failed to function as an effective check on executive authority.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Restoring caretaker system with more safeguards
Very few topics in Bangladesh’s political discourse have sparked as much debate or endured as long as the caretaker government system. To many, it represents not just a procedural framework but also a reliable means of conducting free and fair elections.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
The power tango between the PM and the president
Reforms ahead of the national election have been the most consistent pledge of the interim government. One of the core reforms, apart from reviving the caretaker government system, is to bring about a balance of power between the prime minister and the president.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
A dozen new laws for system reboot
It will require at least a dozen new laws and amendments to eight existing ones to implement the raft of proposals made in the July National Charter.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
‘A speech more notable for what wasn’t said’
March 1971 was electric.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
NID services, birth registrations: One authority to serve them all
The government is planning to streamline vital citizen services by bringing National Identity cards, birth and death registrations, and other essential services under a single authority.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Local polls not feasible by Dec
It will not be feasible to hold local elections before the national polls mainly because of the lengthy process and logistics involved, say Election Commission officials.
1 March 2025, 18:00 PM
What does a second republic mean?
In its first statement to the people, the National Citizen Party clearly declared a vision for a second republic in Bangladesh.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Another feather in Nahid’s cap
How young were the other political leaders when they founded their parties?
28 February 2025, 08:05 AM
A legacy of movements
New political parties have coincided with major landmark events. Here is a look back
28 February 2025, 04:42 AM
EC preparing to announce schedule for Dec polls
The Election Commission is making preparations to announce the election schedule and hold the polls in December this year.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
A charter of reforms for next govt
The goal of the reforms should be eliminating the legal and institutional frameworks that allow one to become an autocrat, said Muhammad Yunus
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Form separate body to redraw constituencies
The Electoral Reform Commission has proposed a new law in line with internationally accepted guidelines, such as maintaining impartiality and ensuring true representation, while demarcating parliamentary constituencies.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP, Jamaat on collision course
The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami now seem to be poles apart over when the local and parliamentary elections should be held and the proportional representation system in the House.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM
EC seeks record Tk 2,794cr for next nat’l polls
The Election Commission has sought Tk 2,794 crore for conducting the 13th parliamentary election, making it the costliest poll in Bangladesh’s history.
12 February 2025, 18:54 PM
Preparing for election: EC targets Dec to get all its tasks done
There is no hard and fast decision on when the next election will be held, but the Election Commission is making preparations to hold it in December.
11 February 2025, 21:30 PM
It contradicts spirit of constitution, uprising
Political analysts have opposed the Electoral Reform Commission’s recommendation of making a bachelor’s degree mandatory to become a member of the upper house in the proposed bicameral legislature.
7 February 2025, 21:21 PM
Reform now at crucial stage
Poised on the cusp of discussions on its much-promised reforms, the interim government completes six months in office following a wave of turbulence.
7 February 2025, 19:47 PM
Only wealthy have access to politics
Elections in Bangladesh are an expensive affair, with candidates spending between Tk 5-10 crore to secure nominations and for their campaigns, according to a report by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.
1 February 2025, 19:37 PM
Polls may come sooner than later
As speculations swirl around the timing of the next general election, remarks from election commissioners and historical precedents suggest that the highly anticipated 13th national polls may take place this December or next January.
29 January 2025, 20:29 PM
Election likely to be earlier than later
Scenarios point towards a December-January election
29 January 2025, 05:41 AM
Primary education reform: Classroom size of 30 for better learning
The government committee on primary education is set to recommend a classroom size of 30 so that teachers can give extra attention to weaker students to help with their learning.
27 January 2025, 18:06 PM
Make voting a fundamental right
The Constitutional Reform Commission proposes voting to be recognised as a fundamental right, so that people can seek legal remedies if it is violated.
22 January 2025, 18:54 PM
3 in 4 fear autocratic resurgence if politics doesn’t change
Almost 74% people warned of this resurgence if nominations continued to be sold off
18 January 2025, 03:53 AM