Bangladesh reforms

Democracy can’t endure without fair delivery of justice

The path forward requires not only outrage but reform: structural, cultural, and legal.
24 September 2025, 04:00 AM

Reforms cannot be sustained in a climate of violence

François Valérian, chair of Transparency International, has said that Bangladesh cannot sustain reforms or fight abuse of power “in a climate of violence, harassment and threats against journalists and civil society activists.”
4 September 2025, 18:05 PM

‘Reforms not going beyond report writing’

Chairmen and members of several reform commissions yesterday voiced frustration over the lack of visible progress, more than a year after the interim government took office.
1 September 2025, 18:02 PM

Political alignment is key to a desirable future

This is the final instalment in a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.
23 July 2025, 04:00 AM

A unique approach to looking at the future

This is the first instalment of a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.
21 July 2025, 03:00 AM

A major national crisis averted, but what’s next?

Govt must provide more clarity regarding election, reform, and trial.
25 May 2025, 14:30 PM

The reform process and its discontents

The interim government seems either unwilling or unable to unite the parties around vital reforms.
21 April 2025, 03:00 AM

Key governance reforms needed for a fairer Bangladesh

While stabilising the economy is a priority, the roots of Bangladesh’s recent turmoil lie in a crisis of governance.
18 February 2025, 06:20 AM

Election by the year-end is most logical

Political parties must reach a consensus on election timing, reforms
15 February 2025, 14:00 PM