Views & Opinion

In Anticipation of a Credible Election

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: Citizens are expressing apprehension about the approaching election scheduled for January 7, 2024. The discussion revolves around the prospects of the election being free, fair, and credible. Assurances have been given that this time, the election will indeed be credible, with the ruling party sharing the commitment to ...

82 Election Reforms During Sheikh Hasina Government

Sl Name of Laws/Policies Reforms to Strengthen the Election Commission and the Election System 1 The Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act 2022: This law has curtailed the subjective discretion of the President and provided objective criteria to form a Search Committee...

Global recognition of Bangladesh’s remarkable journey

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: In a recent conference held on November 7th at the European Parlia­ment, the speakers highlighted the significant advancements and crucial position of Bangladesh as the principal trading partner of the European Union. The event, which was co-hosted by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Tomas Zdechovsky and Syed...

A state of unease: What has been gained from the events of October 28?

Dr Pranab Kumar Panday: The politics of Bangladesh has been a prominent topic of discourse among both domestic citizens and foreign stakeholders for a considerable period. The primary concern pertains to the next election scheduled for early January 2024. It is widely recognized that the electoral process constitutes the sole means by which a ...

Crisis at the helm: BNP’s leadership woes

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: In the dynamic political landscape of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a series of setbacks that have pushed the party into a political abyss. A critical analysis reveals that the root cause of this predicament lies squarely on the shoulders of the party's l...