The by-elections in Laxmipur-3 and Brahmanbaria-2 have once again laid bare the grim political reality of Bangladesh, all while the country is just about two months away from its national election.

As the political landscape heats up in anticipation of the general election, the ruling Awami League seems to be pulling out all the stops

Awami League should come clean on the comments of its secretary general

Parliament must be a place where leaders passionately engage in policymaking

It doesn't bode well for our democracy

The rigid positions of AL-BNP will only lengthen the political deadlock

A peaceful BNP rally brings relief, but it may be short-lived without compromise from the ruling camp

Recent political developments signal an unsteady path to the national election

Recent leadership changes may appear chaotic, but ultimately demonstrate political accountability

The authorities must ensure speedy justice

EC will have to move mountains to overcome its crisis of confidence

We must never allow a recurrence of the August 21 tragedy

Writers and intellectuals are obligated to stir moral indignation at gross injustices and the plight of the masses.

Who gave them the license to brutalise their constituents?

United States Congressman Jim Banks says the US stands with Bangladeshi people seeking free, fair and safe democratic elections but cautions that Islamist groups like Jamaat-e-Islami pose a great threat to the country’s democracy and progress.