democracy and corruption
A country drifting into political paralysis
Ali Riaz sadly observes that the country is fast drifting into a political paralysis and descending into the abyss of authoritarianism, while maintaining a democratic facade.
16 January 2024
The Great Game will continue
The absence of democratic behaviour is no longer hidden under the carpet.
9 January 2024
Economic crisis in Bangladesh: It all comes down to accountability
When economic conditions are normal, the importance of the protective role of democracy is often not felt.
16 June 2023
Ailing Democracy: Rx Intensive Care
Biden’s “inflection point” applies to Bangladesh, too.
15 September 2022
Public's very existence depends on the democratic process
Even basic democracy seems to be missing in Bangladesh
15 September 2022
Democracy facing an existential struggle
It is a matter of great misfortune, as well as of disappointment and uncertainty, that democracy in Bangladesh is practically absent now.
14 September 2022
Charting the middle-income journey
Bangladesh needs proper macroeconomic management to avoid middle income trap
13 September 2022
Only the guilty need indemnity laws
The national energy crisis is a direct result of the corruption and nepotism encouraged by the indemnity law.
27 August 2022
Make income sources public, Indian SC asks candidates in polls
The Supreme Court of India asks candidates in elections to make public the source of their income along with that of their spouses and dependents.
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17 February 2018