Political reform

What’s blocking the reforms in Bangladesh?

Implementing the desired reforms in Bangladesh is particularly challenging due to the complexities of political and social realities.
17 March 2025, 02:00 AM

Parties fret over govt initiative to publish their stance online

While the government's push for transparency has been praised by many, some politicians worry that it could expose their parties to public criticism
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

New political settlement and the vision of a democratic state

Bangladesh’s ongoing democratic transformation calls for reforms, a new constitution, and youth leadership.
30 December 2024, 10:31 AM

Balancing diplomacy, reform and competitiveness

The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.
24 October 2024, 06:00 AM

Reforms ahead of polls: BNP waits with cautious optimism

Having weathered a very difficult 15 years as de facto opposition, the BNP now wants only the essential reforms done to ensure free and fair polls.
13 October 2024, 18:09 PM

'People want a party helmed by the youth'

Say student coordinators after nationwide discussions
12 October 2024, 18:10 PM

Political parties want road map to polls

Leaders of major political parties yesterday asked Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus for a road map to reforms and the next general election.
5 October 2024, 18:00 PM

BNP's meet with interim govt: Roadmap for polls sought

The party also places several demands to Yunus, including removal of 'one or two' members of interim govt, removal of 'partisan judges'
5 October 2024, 08:26 AM

Can a Third Way politics transform Bangladesh?

Any viable Third Way political idea must resonate with ordinary citizens and galvanise public support in the next democratic election.
18 September 2024, 02:00 AM

Rebranding and rebuilding Bangladesh

Now that the dust is starting to settle down, there are growing calls for reforms across the nation.
6 September 2024, 05:00 AM

Revolution and education: Some thoughts on the ‘political’ in universities

Will all that the revolution called for in spirit prevail in structures?
17 August 2024, 05:00 AM

Economic and political reforms must go hand in hand

All our institutions are crumbling because of politicisation, inefficiencies, and corruption.
1 November 2022, 15:13 PM