The Daily Star spoke to four experts to gauge the real intention behind this sudden speedy operation of the judiciary.

It is quite perplexing why the government seems set to repeat the measures that led to horrifying consequences between December 7 and 11 in 2022.

Multiple lawyers dealing with some of these cases said a number of Dhaka courts have been recording depositions of prosecution witnesses beyond court hours.

A number of controversial decisions, actions and statements of the EC itself has put it in this situation.

A legal notice has been served to ban the screening of "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", the biopic of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

When dialogue fails, confrontation becomes inevitable.

Bangladesh is reeling under internal turmoil, external pressures, and an irresponsible and immature political leadership.

With only a few months left till the election, we still have no idea what AL’s and BNP’s manifestos will reveal

The way the AL-led government has been handling Khaleda Zia's treatment issue lacks political courtesy and reeks of vengeance.

Is that how democracy works for us?

It is hard to discard the notion that politics played no part in this decision from the government.

The ruling Awami League and the opposition BNP remain at odds over the polls-time administration.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said Awami League will not allow BNP to take to the streets during a 36-day ultimatum he issued to the opposition

The EC needs assistance from all stakeholders to hold a free and fair election come January.

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.

Ruling party must discourage violent confrontations

Opposition BNP plans to take its movement to a climax before the announcement of the election schedule, party insiders say.

As the BNP plans to intensify its movement for polls under a non-partisan administration, the Awami League and law enforcement agencies are determined to keep the capital under their control.

While the ruling Awami League is already gearing up for the election, opposition BNP is concentrating its efforts on forcing the government to accept the demand for polls under a non-partisan interim administration.

With the elections just four months away, there are hardly any campaigns.