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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo: Bangladesh Nationalist Party/Facebook

Tarique warns of fresh conspiracies against Bangladesh’s democratic progress

“Whenever Bangladesh moves towards democracy, some quarters do not like it,” he said.

Speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin addresses the inaugural session of the 13th National Parliament on 12 March 2026. Screengrab

Prosperity not possible without democracy: Speaker

Nepal's newly elected lawmakers were sworn in on 26 March 2026. Photo: Kathmandu Post

What differentiates Nepal and Bangladesh in democracy

Speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin addresses the inaugural session of the 13th National Parliament on 12 March 2026. Screengrab

People are vigilant guardians of democracy; parliament is its symbol: Speaker

Thousands of Bangladeshi young climate activists joined the Global Climate Strike movement on 11 April on Manik Mia Avenue. Photo: Collected

Is Bangladesh ready for environmental democracy?

Illustration: TBS

How governments survive their honeymoon periods

The chronicles of July Charter — and its shaky future

The chronicles of July Charter — and its shaky future

Illustration: TBS

Press freedom key to restoring democracy in Bangladesh, warn global media watchdogs

Photo: Brian Stauffer illustration for Foreign Policy

Bangladesh traded democracy for development over two decades: Study

Election narratives shape global perceptions: UNDP Bangladesh

Election narratives shape global perceptions: UNDP Bangladesh

Professor Rehman Sobhan, Chairman, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). Illustration: TBS

Referendum on reform proposals 'non-serious' proposition, says Rehman Sobhan

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. Sketch: TBS

Some now contesting polls with BNP once spoke in favour of 1/11: Khasru

Photo: BSS

Tarique Rahman's return expected to energise democratic progress: Asif Mahmud