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

One cannot claim to be anti-Hasina while displaying the same defining characteristics as our former prime minister.

Survey says BNP leads with 41.7%, but data is from a fraction of total sample.

Scenarios point towards a December-January election

If the interim government fails to be neutral, it cannot hold the election, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday. Then a neutral government would be needed, he said. 

We must first acknowledge that the Bangladesh Constitution has failed to maintain a robust democratic system.

What needs to be done in today’s Bangladesh, as the country is trying to move forward?

Are three months enough to hold a free and fair election? Because that is not the only concern at hand.

Seven political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat, yesterday said Prof Muhammad Yunus-led interim government can take the time necessary for creating an atmosphere conducive to holding a free and fair election.

Razwan-uz- zaman Rajib of Channel 24 was elected as the new president and Samon Hossain of Dainik Manab Zamin was re-elected as general secretary of the Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA) for the next two years.

The BNP will not participate in the upcoming upazila polls as per its previous decision, but it has two different thoughts on the elections.

The absence of democratic behaviour is no longer hidden under the carpet.

“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.

Rises prices and a lack of festive election atmosphere didnt help tea sales across the country

It is heartening to see that the media has been preparing statements based on the information in affidavits submitted by the candidates who are running for parliament.

The human rights situation in Bangladesh is extremely concerning due to the nation’s steady slide towards authoritarianism.

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

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

Bangladesh’s next national election is only a few months away, and the market is already very hot.

It makes no sense to expect neutrality on election day from a government that conducts anti-democratic activities throughout the year using its institutions.