Beyond the constitutionally recognised political parties, there exists an invisible yet influential force in society: the “Comfort Party.”

The return of multi-party democracy would be the first step necessary to reset Bangladesh’s embittered political culture.

The internet, once a mere repository of information, has evolved into the most formidable arena for political engagement.

Following autocracy's fall, debates on the constitution, elections, & democracy intensify, echoing Abul Mansur Ahmad's insights.

The July Revolution of 2024 marks Bangladesh's shift toward deliberative democracy.

The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties

Standing on the isthmus of change, we must avoid any form of myopia.

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’

Democracy cannot operate as a simple majority steamroller, as we also saw in the early days of our independence.

The idea of dedicating a day to promote harmony and peaceful coexistence—a day that fosters diversity, justice, and understanding across borders, cultures, and beliefs—seems promising in theory.

Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.

The euphoria of August 5, and the momentous days leading up to it, especially since July 15, are now being overshadowed by a cloud of uncertainty.

There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.

Young people have been at the centre of a major political transition.

Sri Lank's neighbours have to come to terms with the fact that AKD was the democratic choice of the mass people.

More than half a century after its independence, Bangladesh still finds itself at the crossroads of crafting a state built on durable democratic foundations.

The citizens of Bangladesh have been victims of a frustratingly underperforming democracy for quite a long time.

The past Awami League regime completely undermined the forms of accountability and checks and balances that characterise a liberal and representative democracy.

When the constitution and laws of a country of 170 million people allow and enable one individual to have complete control over the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government, can that country genuinely be considered democratic?

If we compare the state to a four-legged chair, the government represents only one leg.