Democracy

Democracy

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A brief history of referendums: Does it always reflect the people’s will?

Referendum is both the voice of the people and, at times, the tool of the powerful

A file photo of Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman. Photo: BSS

Any constitutional move made to strengthen democracy won't go against basic structure: Attorney general

Photo: Courtesy

Democracy cannot be imposed, people must accept it: Hossain Zillur Rahman

A file photo of BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury speaking at a discussion. File Photo: UNB

Khosru renews call for political unity to restore democracy through elections

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Game of Thrones in the modern era: How some monarchies survive today

German Ambassador to Bangladesh Rüdiger Lotz at a press briefing today (23 October) at the headquarter of Election Commission (EC). Photo: Jahir Rayhan

German envoy wishes Bangladesh 'good luck' in its return to democracy

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Photo: UNB

Fakhrul urges shift from streets to parliament to strengthen democracy

Sketch: TBS

End criminalisation in politics: Badiul Alam Majumdar

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Sketch: TBS

Democracy not just about polls but ensuring people’s rights, freedom: Tarique Rahman

Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. Sketch: TBS

Democracy will not function without proper democratic cycle: Amir Khasru

Illustration: TBS

Want higher GDP? Focus on democracy

Representational image of voting in Bangladesh. File photo: Collected

Why Bangladesh’s economy badly needs fair elections

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed. Photo: collected

Avoiding return of autocracy requires healthy political practices: Salahuddin