Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.

The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.

Although Dhaka and Kolkata, two major South Asian cities, are just 240 kilometres apart and share a common history and culture, not many comparative studies on these cities have been undertaken so far.

Sound governance is a challenging task. People now have high expectations. Therefore, they look to elected leaders to create and sustain development of the economy, infrastructure, environment, and public utility services.

Local government is a constitutionally mandated system in our country.

The removal of elected mayors and councillors does not bode well for Bangladesh's local governance system.