Over the past two years, one word has repeatedly come to my mind as I explored politics in Bangladesh: “trust”.

Says electoral coalition is no longer relevant after polls

Nahid says they are ready for tougher programmes like hartals or blockades

Amid rising communal rhetoric, the historic bond between Lahore’s Mian family and Allahabad’s Nehrus offers a powerful lesson.

If we look at Bangladesh in parallel to Europe during the 1968 uprisings, we find Dhaka itself boiling with mass unrest in 1969.

Democracy here is mediated through identity, not ideology

Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in its political and ideological evolution.

Beyond the constitutionally recognised political parties, there exists an invisible yet influential force in society: the “Comfort Party.”

In Bangladesh’s political culture, leadership is often marked by confrontation.

One cannot claim to be anti-Hasina while displaying the same defining characteristics as our former prime minister.

In the contested notion of creating a ‘nation,’ few ideas provoke as much ire among the everyday citizens of a bordered entity as the concept of a space—one that carries with it the weight of instilling an identity.

Dhaka faces frequent protests, causing disruptions, but lacks discourse on root causes.

In 2024, Bangladesh’s youth, Millennials and Gen Z, are rewriting the political playbook.

The BNP has submitted a 17-point recommendation to the Electoral Reform Commission, including changes to party registration policies, electoral code of conduct, and transferring control of the National Identification (NID) server back to the EC.

The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.

Bangladeshi Americans face a dilemma in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, torn between dissatisfaction with major parties over issues like Gaza, inflation, and healthcare. Many now consider third-party options, hoping to spotlight overlooked concerns.

We laugh, but deep down, there is a hidden admiration and approval for such deception. Is there any connection between our folkloric fascination with trickery and our public endorsement of such behaviour by our leaders?

After the completion of one year in prison, she quoted from Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace: "Don't grieve dearie/trouble lasts an hour/but life lasts forever."

Say student coordinators after nationwide discussions

The uprising demonstrated the strength of the people's unity, but it also brought attention to the political knowledge gaps and the necessity for political education to get more attention.