Democracy

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

"We are here as the European Union offering partnership expertise, investment, and consistency,” Michael Miller said, adding that they want to see Bangladesh 2.0 emerge

File photo of BNP BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury
Politics

BNP support may not continue if govt plans go beyond democratic means: Khasru

Bangladesh National Parliament. File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

Will a bicameral parliament make Bangladesh more democratic?

Education Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

Cementing base for democracy, good governance interim govt’s main task: Planning adviser

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Sketch: TBS
Politics

Political parties talk about democracy but fail to practice: Fakhrul

Supporters of the French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN) party wave French flags, during a political rally in Etrepagny, France, December 15, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
Politics

Democracy heads into 2025 bloodied but unbowed

Odhikar wins Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award
Bangladesh

Odhikar wins Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award

Kollol Kibria. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Establishing the UN Human Rights Council Office in Dhaka: A catalyst for restoring democracy and human rights

The British High Commissioner visited the NITOR where the UK Emergency Medical Team is providing medical treatment to students injured during Jul-Aug protests. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

UK calls for democratic, inclusive future for Bangladesh: Sarah Cooke

A file photo of US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Upholding freedoms for all Bangladeshis essential to a true democratic future: US

Nazrul speaking at a discussion organised by the 12-party alliance on 7 Nov. Photo: Collected
Politics

Democracy not yet established despite fall of fascist regime: BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan

UN rights chief Volker Turk (C) looks at graffiti on the walls of Bangladesh's Dhaka University marking the uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina. Photo: Abdul Goni / AFP
Bangladesh

UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to 'protect' democracy after revolution

Illustration: Duniya Jahan/TBS
Politics

BNP's 'rainbow nation' creates stir on social media. But what is it?