Views & Opinion

Despite political friction, election festivities underway in Bangladesh

Hiren Pandit: In the heart of South Asia, Bangladesh is witnessing festivity despite difficult circumstances as it approaches the parliamentary election scheduled for January 7. This significant political event is attracting attention not only within the nation but also from international observers. Candidates are leaving no stone unturned in ...

Will BNP's Non-Cooperation Movement Bear Fruit?

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has embarked on a campaign of disruption and resistance in the lead-up to the scheduled election on 7 January 2024. From organising hartals and blockades to, most recently, calling for a non-cooperation movement, the party's strategy raises critical questions about its objectives a...

A Timely Manifesto to Build a Developed and Smart Bangladesh

Hiren Pandit: Awami League has announced its election manifesto with the slogan ‘Smart Bangladesh: Development is visible, employment will increase this time’ ahead of the 12th National Parliament elections on December 27. In the manifesto announced by Awami League, a total of 11 issues have been given special importance, including ...

PM’s Climate Mobility Award will further accelerate Bangladesh’s activities

Hiren Pandit: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been honored with the 'Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award' in recognition of her global contribution as a voice of leadership in climate action and on behalf of people at risk of climate change. The award was presented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN-backed Glob...

Bangladesh Elections and extremists: The tragic history and dangers today

Asif Kabir: Unlike the country it broke away from, Bangladesh’s political history has shown a tendency to move closer to democratic and political leadership through parliamentary elections. From the era when state apparatus was used to finance, protect, and promote religious extremism and militancy, the recent trend has seen a rise of vio...