12th National Poll: An Analysis of the Parliament's Composition and Election Dynamics

Despite the absence of the BNP and its allies in the electoral fray, at least 15 people were killed in election violence across the country since the election schedule was announced. Additionally, more than 2,200 people were injured in election-related clashes. In the 12th national election, Awami League got 224 seats in the Parliament, Jatiya […]

Parliamentary Caucus on Justice says development agenda must tackle injustice

To achieve Smart Bangladesh characterized by Smart Citizens, Smart Government, Smart Society and Smart Economy, it is imperative to formulate policies that guarantee marginalized communities are not only included but also thrive. This includes ensuring widespread access to technology, promoting digital literacy universally, leveraging e-governance to make public services more transparent and accountable, and revising […]

Parliamentary Committees: Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Committee Appointments

According to Prothom Alo report, there is a possibility of conflict of interest in at least six committees, including the Commerce Ministry committee. The remaining five include Parliamentary Standing Committees on Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Power, Energy and Minerals, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Overseas Welfare and Foreign Employment and Ministry of Local Government, […]

Celebrity in politics: impact on representation and democracy

Thus, the sports-culture-music-acting-YouTubing influenced politics that, it can be argued, resonates with people in a way that traditional politics cannot. True, celebrities are not politicians in the first place and the process by which they are selected marginalises issues of political substance. But as argued above, the term ‘representation’ should include not only ‘nirbachon derano’ […]