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