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Tarique Rahman on Why the BNP Is Boycotting the Bangladesh Elections
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
“As long as Hasina retains power, every election in Bangladesh will involve extensive irregularities, making the much-anticipated level-playing field a distant dream.”
Crackdown on Bangladesh Nationalist Party Hasn’t Broken its Morale Yet
By Mubashar Hasan
Contrary to the ruling Awami League’s calculation, activists are not leaving the BNP in droves.
Why Bangladesh is About to Have a Lopsided Election
By Aaqib Md Shatil
The ruling Awami League has ensured that major opposition parties, especially the BNP, will not be able to contest the election even if they want to.
The Indian Ocean Is Witnessing a Surge in Russian Military Exercises
By Pooja Bhatt
Russia is looking to shore up military partnerships in a critical region, from India to Myanmar.
Bangladesh’s Blueprint for Engineering an Election
By Ali Riaz
The ruling Awami League has taken lessons from the previous engineered polls in 2014 and 2018 to hone its strategy for 2024.
What’s the Buzz at the India-Bangladesh Border Fence?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
India has decided to install beehives along its eastern frontier to curb infiltration and deter smugglers and traffickers.
Justice a Distant Dream for Acid Attack Survivors in South Asia
By Sebanti Chatterjee
Despite various legal provisions to address the issue, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the attention it deserves.
On Bangladesh and Democracy, America’s Approach Is Undermined By History
By Bantirani Patro and Bashir Ali Abbas
Washington's avowed commitment to democracy is consistent, but its actions – toward Bangladesh and other nations – have not been.
Is India Repeating Its Maldives Mistake in Bangladesh?
By Mushfique Wadud
New Delhi’s perceived support for an unpopular incumbent is stoking the fires of anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.
Why is Bangladesh Even Bothering to Hold Elections?
By Mubashar Hasan
Autocratic states elsewhere in the world offer useful insights to understand Bangladesh’s upcoming election.
Bangladeshis Look to the US for Restoration of Democracy
By Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb
Are the US pressure tactics aimed at strengthening democracy or securing concessions from the present regime in Bangladesh?
Protests, Crackdowns, Boycott Calls Complicate Bangladesh’s Election Scenario
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Amidst a boycott call by the opposition BNP, several new parties have thrown their hats into the electoral ring.