Continued denial of voting and other political and democratic rights is bound to become a very serious threat in the future.

Given the attitudes of Awami League and BNP as Bangladesh election draws closer, there is no reason for one to feel hopeful about having a peaceful and participatory election.

Voters will be deprived of the opportunity to choose from worthy candidates in a one-sided election.

The Awami League and BNP could mutually agree to a code of conduct, pledging to ensure a free and fair election.

There are some big concerns we must address given the possibility of the political tension permeating our economic domain.

We will have problems mostly with the economy, and the people of the country will suffer from the outcome.

The outlook for Bangladesh appears grim as the nation once again grapples with a resurgence of violence.

The EC’s action has already contributed to the deterioration of the political situation, and it will continue to reverberate in the coming days.

If a single party comes to power repeatedly, without any competition, then how meaningful are elections?

It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.