IMF’s loan disbursement delay is a clear message for govt, political parties.

The political vacuum that Bangladesh finds itself in is not just a constitutional or moral problem.

An election that reflects people’s choices and an elected government that carries out their mandate will show whether the hope created by the uprising will be turned into meaningful change.

If the charter turns out to be a document that serves only the majority and the powerful, and if it is imposed upon the rest, it will be a huge disappointment.

A recent report by the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has presented an unflattering portrayal of ongoing political and administrative practices.

The tripartite patronage of business, politics, and bureaucracy forms the bedrock of the oligarchic structure, where business elites fund political campaigns and gain legislative favours.

We began with 15 reserved seats in 1972. Today, there are 50. On paper, this expansion signals progress.