Category: Opinion
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From Protest to Parliament: Where Are Women in Bangladesh’s New Politics?
by Marzana Mahnaz It is time to reconsider what kind of political positions are actually taking shape in our public sphere regarding violence against women, the definition of rape, and women’s empowerment. Recent political statements, alliance-building, and the reality of women’s representation together make it increasingly clear that there remains a deep gap between declared…
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The Blind Spots of Bangladesh Democracy
by Hana Shams Ahmed The Bangladesh elections have concluded, and the initial wave of euphoria among the younger generation–many of whom had never been able to vote because of the blatantly undemocratic conduct of the previous elections–has given way to a sobering awareness of what this electoral outcome means for us. The elections of 2014, 2018, and…
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Dear Shafiqul Alam, Do Not Weaponise Feminism to Hide Your Political Incompetence
Written by Ayesha Abrar Nawshin You failed our women. Do not blame feminists. Your failure is not ours to carry. I understand your disappointment. When women candidates cannot secure the embarrassingly few seats they were nominated in, it feels like a collective setback, doesn’t it? We all want to see more women in Parliament. We…