“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.

Continued denial of voting and other political and democratic rights is bound to become a very serious threat in the future.

Aggrieved BNP families’ pleas for justice deserve proper response

Ongoing treatment of the opposition camp deeply alarming

Our political leaders' reluctance to engage in dialogue and to uphold the tenets of democracy may erode public trust in them.

Given the attitudes of Awami League and BNP as Bangladesh election draws closer, there is no reason for one to feel hopeful about having a peaceful and participatory election.

The legal process must be rid of any political interference

Voters will be deprived of the opportunity to choose from worthy candidates in a one-sided election.

The Awami League and BNP could mutually agree to a code of conduct, pledging to ensure a free and fair election.

There are some big concerns we must address given the possibility of the political tension permeating our economic domain.

We will have problems mostly with the economy, and the people of the country will suffer from the outcome.

The outlook for Bangladesh appears grim as the nation once again grapples with a resurgence of violence.

The EC’s action has already contributed to the deterioration of the political situation, and it will continue to reverberate in the coming days.

If a single party comes to power repeatedly, without any competition, then how meaningful are elections?

It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.

The Election Commission has decided to invite election management bodies from 42 countries to observe the upcoming parliamentary polls.

Civil society members share their views regarding the political turmoil ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.

The EC gives great importance to the observation of the election process for the sake of transparency, it said today in a notice

The EC needs assistance from all stakeholders to hold a free and fair election come January.

The prospect of a free and fair election is still eluding us.