The Awami League wants to cash in on the Hindu fear of the Islamists, but it is time to acknowledge political failures.

BY M. Rashiduzzaman 22 October 2001

Revenge seeking partisanship will fail to get a response to launch a big anti-government protest.

BY M. Rashiduzzaman 11 October 2001

It is time for Awami League to be gracious in defeat as it is expected of BNP to be generous in victory.

BY M. Rashiduzzaman 3 October 2001

Public-pressure and political survival makes Bush's motley "alliance" more than non-committal in their support of Infinite Justice, er, Enduring Freedom.

BY M. Rashiduzzaman 25 September 2001

I fear that my name and appearance could trigger a suspicion - I could be pulled out for interrogation at any public place - airports, hotels, checkpoints and shopping counters...

BY M. Rashiduzzaman 18 September 2001

Multi-party system certainly seems to have a new meaning in Bangladesh with as many as 95 parties in the fray, but they could be the deciding factor.

BY M. Rashiduzzaman 10 September 2001

Hasina may not be the sitting Prime Minister, nor a lodger of the Gonobhaban any more, but the pestering anti-incumbency is far from diffused.

BY M. Rashiduzzaman 27 August 2001

Real and perceived dangers from the two neighbours, aftermath of the April border-skirmishes, and communal tensions are likely to figure crucially in the coming elections.

BY M. Rashiduzzaman 12 August 2001

Despite the charges and counter charges from AL and BNP, it is time for the caretaker government to take firm action to restore law and order and create a neural climate for a free and fair election.

BY M. Rashiduzzaman 5 August 2001

There's a cacophony of fear, high-octane distrust and low expectations from the caretaker government. The question is: would there be a fair or any election at all.

BY M. Rashiduzzaman 18 July 2001