Opinion

Election History in the Subcontinent

—Syed Badrul Ahsan— For my generation, politics has been a staple of conversation down the years. Elections have been an integral part of those conversations for the good reason that

Climate Responsibility Meets Bangladesh’s Democratic Test

—Kaniz Kakon— Bangladesh is heading towards 12 February 2026 at a moment when politics, law and climate pressure are converging with unusual force. This will be the country’s first general

Monetary policy needs to be eased

—Niranjan Roy— Monetary policy plays a crucial role in understanding the direction and momentum of any country’s economy. To assess the state of investment and where it is headed, one

What Is after 12 February?

—Mahfuzur Rahman— The 12 February election will provide an opportunity to form an elected government in Bangladesh. On the one hand, this will eliminate the problem of not having a

Direction of democracy along course of Bangladesh elections

—Mustafa Kamal— In terms of constitutional dynamism at home and international acceptability, no alternative to an elected government has yet been discovered anywhere in the world—and there is no sign

Coercion in Our Criminal Justice System

—Syed Ishtiaque Reza— We are living in a society that is generally indifferent to human rights. This is a society that tolerates injustice and even glorifies violence. In this environment,