Reforming our politics

Abstract

The article "Reforming Our Politics" by M. Azizur Rahman, published in The New Nation on 30.03.2013, critically examines the need for systemic political reforms in Bangladesh to strengthen democratic governance. It analyzes persistent challenges such as partisan polarization, institutional weakness, and lack of accountability that hinder effective governance. The author emphasizes the urgency of electoral reforms, transparency in political financing, and decentralization of power to restore public trust. The article also discusses comparative examples from other democracies and proposes actionable measures to foster inclusive, issue-based politics while reducing confrontational tendencies in Bangladesh's political landscape.