Views & Opinion

Parliament Election Strengthened Democratic Progress in Bangladesh

The 12th National Parliament elections could be a significant event. The people of the country elected their representatives. Foreigners were very excited to watch our election. An ordeal for all. Hope everyone passed this ordeal. The Election Commission is fulfilling its due responsibilities for free and fair elections. The Election Commission ...

Mass Upsurge 1969: On 24th January, the future beckoned

Mass Upsurge Day in January 1969 was a defining moment in history, especially in the territory that would eventually emerge as the independent republic of Bangladesh. With demands increasingly being made for the withdrawal of the Agartala Case and the release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the regime felt unable to ward off the pressure.

Bangladesh’s National Election: Legitimacy and Geopolitics

Bangladesh has successfully concluded its 12th national parliamentary election and the Bangladesh Awami League (AL) has formed the government for the fourth consecutive term under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The questions that are being reverberated by Sheikh Hasina’s opponents are: How would the international...

Empowering Change: Women in New Parliament

Ensuring women's participation in the national Parliament is vital for a truly representative and effective democratic system. Women bring diverse perspectives and insights, enhancing government efficiency. Their involvement ensures that overlooked concerns are prioritised in legislative discussions. Gender parity not only upholds values of equa...

Untangling the opposition’s baseless assault on Bangladesh’s Election

Within the complex fabric of Bangladesh's political terrain, the aftermath of elections frequently manifests as a contentious arena of competing narratives. Regrettably, a troubling pattern has arisen in which individuals who are unsuccessful in elections seek to undermine the legitimacy of the voting system, both domestically and internationall...