12th parliamentary election in Bangladesh
What will happen to multi-party democracy in Bangladesh?
The way the election has been held this time has made us worried about the future of democracy in the country.
9 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Are we listening to the young voices?
Lack of interest among young voters serves as a wake-up call
8 January 2024, 13:15 PM
Bangladesh's election formality is over. What’s next?
The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.
8 January 2024, 01:00 AM
An election more in form than in substance
Serious challenges lie ahead
7 January 2024, 17:45 PM
Future lawmakers, or lawbreakers?
Heavy use of plastic in election campaigning raises concerns
30 December 2023, 11:13 AM
Politics must not be a means to wealth accumulation
TIB review of the affidavits of candidates paints a worrying picture of politics
28 December 2023, 05:31 AM
Dead men tell no tales—but they do in police cases
Ghost cases are a clear violation of the fundamental rights of the accused
7 December 2023, 05:13 AM
Are we running in circles?
The only way out of a controversial election is dialogue
16 November 2023, 11:18 AM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Towards a 'free and fair' election, indeed
What is going on right now is election engineering, not preparation for a free and fair election.
9 November 2023, 18:30 PM
Who are these nameless, faceless arsonists?
These attacks are at once a political issue, a law enforcement issue, and a human rights issue.
9 November 2023, 01:02 AM
Is the Awami League worried?
It appears that the ruling party is courting all the powers that matter in Bangladeshi politics.
16 August 2023, 06:01 AM
Violence cannot be the only language of politics
Unfortunately, our history so far shows that major political shifts have only occurred as a result of violent uprisings on the streets.
1 August 2023, 13:10 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our political culture – you reap what you sow
Our people, but for whose hard work, sacrifice, and love for the country we would not have come where we have, deserve better.
20 July 2023, 18:09 PM
‘If an election is not participatory, it is neither free nor fair’
Former Election Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain in an interview with The Daily Star.
17 July 2023, 14:00 PM
Delving into the new US visa policy for Bangladesh
It is interesting to note that the restrictions target a section of society that covets the US visa.
3 June 2023, 13:15 PM
DSA and the quest for an obliged press
A free and independent press is essential for any democratic society, and journalists must be allowed to report on issues of public interest without fear of retaliation or censorship.
3 April 2023, 13:00 PM