Liz Philipson - openDemocracy

Bangladesh: revolt and fallout

Bangladesh has experienced a rare switchback-ride from hope to fear in the first weeks of 2009. The largely peaceful general election of 29 December 2008 on a 70% voter turnout

By Liz Philipson

/ 31 Mar 2009

Bangladesh's fraying democracy

Bangladesh is increasingly torn: between economic progress and insecurity, law and impunity, Islamism and secular politics, violence and democracy. Liz Philipson portrays a troubled country approaching its next major electoral test.

By Liz Philipson

/ 25 Jun 2006

Bangladesh's fraying democracy

Bangladesh is increasingly torn: between economic progress and insecurity, law and impunity, Islamism and secular politics, violence and democracy. Liz Philipson portrays a troubled country approaching its next major electoral

By Liz Philipson

/ 25 Jun 2006