national election 2024

Why tie up EC’s hands further?

The amendment of the Representation of the People Order (RPO) comes at a critical juncture when the demand for holding a free and fair election in Bangladesh is getting louder at home and abroad
9 July 2023, 17:00 PM

A step backward for democracy

Proposed curbing of EC’s power sends a wrong message at the wrong time
6 June 2023, 20:39 PM

US Embassy issues alert ahead of national election

The US embassy in Bangladesh has issued an alert fearing an escalation of violence ahead of the next national elections and advised its citizens to remain vigilant
21 May 2023, 16:06 PM

The Zahangir model of navigating elections

Zahangir’s mother, who has never been in politics, is contesting for the mayoral post.
11 May 2023, 16:00 PM

Is the US really happy with our election plan?

Foreign Minister Momen’s meeting with US Secretary of State Anthony J Blinken was understandably a delicate one.
17 April 2023, 17:00 PM

US to focus on polls atmosphere

There was a lot of interest in US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Donald Lu's visit to Dhaka. Before leaving early yesterday, he held a series of meetings with the top ministers, labour rights, and civil society leaders. What were the discussions and outcomes? Lu shared with Porimol Palma in detail.
17 January 2023, 01:20 AM

BNP’s Caretaker Movement: Final phase when Dhaka units ready

The BNP wants to make a final push to realise its demand for holding the next general election under a neutral caretaker administration only after the top brass finds the party’s Dhaka city units fully prepared for an all-out movement.
14 January 2023, 01:20 AM