Bangladesh’s political trajectory has been shaped by leaders driven by the consolidation of power and the persistence of dynastic politics. The ruling party, the BNP, embodies this tradition.
Reflecting on the BNP’s Chequered History in the Aftermath of the 2026 Election Read More »
A civil-society-led government like the interim one could never have provided a lasting solution to the challenges Bangladesh faces, nor could it have fully controlled the turbulent situation. Bangladesh’s problems must be solved politically—through political parties and a political society.
Limited Mandate, Infinite Expectations: Assessing Bangladesh’s Interim Chapter Read More »
When the state and the mob unite to censor history, democracy becomes a hollow word.
Writing in the Shadow of Fear Read More »
Revolutionary moments in Bangladesh have a parallel structure. Those who come to power begin to think the country is their inheritance. Yet, the people remerge and bring them down.
In the Heat of July Read More »
Post-elections, Bangladesh must find a way to deal with its rejuvenated illiberal forces without infringing on democratic rights and by delivering on promises.
The Democratic Return and the Illiberal Question in Bangladesh Read More »
In Bangladesh, a deeper transformation of the cultural and moral landscape, a slow recalibration of the values that shape how people imagine community, belonging, and the boundaries of the nation itself is afoot, threatening the country’s democratic future.
As the aspirations behind Bangladesh’s July uprising failed to materialize, Trans Bangladeshi citizens must rely on coalition-building efforts to make their voices heard.
Islamization of Bangladesh’s Electoral Politics and its Anti-trans Implications Read More »
The July uprising and democratic transition in Bangladesh brought contrasting fortunes for women from different class backgrounds.
Democracy for Whom? Women in Agriculture amid the Recent Transition in Bangladesh Read More »
