Although this new US visa policy is proving expedient, it would not be wise to believe that the country is intent on fostering democracy in Bangladesh.
Although their reasons are different, both the Awami League and BNP welcoming the new US visa policy is quite embarrassing for Bangladesh because, after all, it is the political parties that are responsible for this humiliating measure through their undemocratic behaviour and tendency to disrupt free and fair election processes.
Election like UK: The most crucial part of the UK model of election is the role of the civil service, which in the current scenario is almost impossible in Bangladesh. As soon as a general election is called in the UK, a “purdah” kicks and all civil service members are reminded of the guideline to abide by.
Election like UK: The most crucial part of the UK model of election is the role of the civil service, which in the current scenario is almost impossible in Bangladesh. As soon as a general election is called in the UK, a “purdah” kicks and all civil service members are reminded of the guideline to abide by.