bangladesh political crisis
A turning point or a missed opportunity?
A reflection on Bangladesh's post-Awami League crisis and the need for unity and reform.
16 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Parties in parliament second lowest since 1991
The number of political parties in parliament since the restoration of democracy in 1991 seems to be shrinking.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Will the political deadlock discourage first-time voters?
Another election is in the offing, and even though I want to feel excited again, I simply cannot.
15 December 2023, 01:00 AM
A ‘blended regime’ drives our economic and political crises
Bangladesh is now in the depths of both economic and political crises.
3 December 2023, 03:00 AM
A legal but illegitimate election will not serve the people
Legitimacy is all about inclusion and participation of voters and parties, and how people view the election.
1 December 2023, 10:30 AM
Can we trust the EC at all?
The EC has repeatedly said one thing and did something other than that, if not the opposite.
19 November 2023, 01:00 AM
Politics is back to square one
Bangladesh’s political climate appears to be in a perpetual stalemate considering how things stand in 2023 and how they were 10 years ago.
15 November 2023, 18:00 PM