Democracy

Experts speak at a seminar held at the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB).in Dhaka on 31 May 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Democracy requires more than legal amendments: Experts

Balanced distribution of power is essential for true democratic restoration

A woman casts her early vote for the upcoming presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, on 29 May 2025. Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji
World+Biz

How a Gen Z gender divide is reshaping democracy

A woman casts her early vote for the upcoming presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, May 29, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Politics

How a Gen Z gender divide is reshaping democracy

Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan gestures during an interview with Reuters at his residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 18, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Sam Jahan/File Photo
Politics

Democratic transition only way forward: BNP’s Moyeen Khan

A videograb of BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury speaking to reporters after a meeting between BNP’s liaison committee, the National Awami Party (Bhashani), Amjanatar Dal, and Bangladesh Peoples’ Party at the BNP chairperson’s office in the capital’s Gulshan today (28 April)
Politics

People didn’t die for any ‘superhuman’ to lead Bangladesh: Amir Khasru

File photo of National Consensus Commission's Vice Chairman Ali Riaz. Photo: Facebook
Bangladesh

Democratic unity vital to overcome Bangladesh's deep-rooted crisis: Ali Riaz

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi speaking at a press briefing on 24 April 2025 at the BNP’s Nayapaltan central office. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Why are the masterminds behind the mafia economy still out of reach, asks Rizvi

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir gives speech at a programme, titled "Empowering Bangladesh: Pathways to Leadership, Unity, and Growth", at the capital's North South University (NSU) on Saturday, 19 April 2025. Photo: Md Jahidul Islam
Politics

People of Bangladesh will determine their future, not Trump, Xi or Modi: Fakhrul

Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Ex-US diplomats stress rights, responsibilities, democracy in Bangladesh

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed. Sketch: TBS
Politics

BNP leader Salahuddin warns against tactics that will delay democracy

In the inauguration event, NCP leaders emphasised the need for a ‘new political settlement’ in their speeches. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Panorama

Launching of National Citizen Party: Just another political party or a new era for democracy?

Tarique Rahman. Sketch: TBS
Politics

Democracy still not free from danger: Tarique Rahman

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller speaks at “Bangladesh-European Union Relations: Prognosis for the Future.” Photos: UNB
Bangladesh

EU for quick democratic transition in Bangladesh