Parties, government must collaborate to contain it

Fakhrul critisises recent clashes, attacks

These latest developments add to the concerns over the increasing tendency towards intolerance and the preference for violent means to suppress any dissent.

The legal process must be rid of any political interference

While the prime minister is unofficially on her campaign trail, the opposition camp is on the run.

These attacks are at once a political issue, a law enforcement issue, and a human rights issue.

Political instability is hurting our already fragile economy.

Students are unsure whether their examinations will be held on time amid the political turmoil

The United Nations has reiterated the call for “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh and urged against harassment and violence in the run-up to the national election

Has any political party ever displayed responsible behaviour?

The ruling party should stop organising parallel programmes and fuelling confrontation.

As the political landscape heats up in anticipation of the general election, the ruling Awami League seems to be pulling out all the stops

EC must create a level playing field for all political parties

Unfortunately, our history so far shows that major political shifts have only occurred as a result of violent uprisings on the streets.

No sign of a reversal in the take-all attitude of AL and BNP

Although it happens to be a prevailing practice, this culture of 'counter-programme' only indicates moral insecurity.

"You know their character. They are terrorists. You saw the arson violence even yesterday. They burnt a number of buses"

It doesn't bode well for our democracy

The two instances provide somewhat of an indication as to how the Election Commission will be handling voting in the 300 constituencies.

The allergic reaction to Hero Alom is symptomatic of a culture that deems him a foreign particle in their sociopolitical body.