Commercial banking in Bangladesh is dominated by relationship banking, which is what breeds irregularities. But the way forward lies in reform rather than rejection.
Voting Poll
Will You Vote YES or NO on the Referendum?
Total Vote: 15
YES
60 %
NO
20 %
Not Sure/Undecided
13.3 %
What Referendum?
6.7 %
Will Tarique Rahman be a stronger leader without Begum Khaleda Zia’s shadow?
Total Vote: 130
Yes, he’ll finally take the charge
33.8 %
No, her absence weakens his standing
21.5 %
It won’t make a difference
12.3 %
Too soon to tell
32.3 %
Will Tarique Rahman's return help bring stability to the country?
Total Vote: 147
Yes
49 %
No
17.7 %
No, It will make things worse
11.6 %
I don't know
21.8 %
Do You Agree With the Verdict of the ICT on Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?
Total Vote: 240
Yes
71.7 %
No
28.3 %
When Should the Referendum be Held?
Total Vote: 215
On the day of the General Election
44.7 %
Prior to the General Election
32.6 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
22.8 %
Do You Think Elections Will Be Held On Time In February 2026?
Total Vote: 243
YES
72.4 %
NO
27.6 %
What do you think of the NCP refusing to sign the July Charter?
Total Vote: 218
A correct, principled decision. They should not sign.
17 %
A good decision, but hope that they will sign between now and elections
15.1 %
No opinion or unsure
27.1 %
A poor decision. Politics is the art of compromise.
40.8 %
What best describes your view of the July Charter?
Total Vote: 235
A vital, democratic reset
20.4 %
A good, but incomplete step
34 %
A waste of time/Unnecessary delay
13.2 %
Too soon to tell
13.6 %
Pure Theatre
18.7 %
If Elections Were Held Today Who would You Vote For?
Total Vote: 332
BNP
34 %
Jamaat-e-Islami
14.5 %
NCP
11.1 %
Awami League
11.7 %
None of the Above
14.5 %
Undecided
7.5 %
Prefer Not to Say
4.2 %
Another Party
2.4 %
When Would You Like Elections to be Held?
Total Vote: 258
December 2025
8.9 %
February 2026
56.6 %
June 2026
5 %
December 2026
7.8 %
Only after sufficient reforms
17.8 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
3.9 %
How do you feel about the growing role of AI in Politics?
Total Vote: 238
AI can improve transparency
12.2 %
AI should only be limited to automated tasks
26.1 %
AI in politics poses a serious threat to democracy
45.4 %
No opinion/I don't know
16.4 %
Were the DUCSU polls fair?
Total Vote: 256
Yes
54.3 %
No
21.5 %
I don't know
24.2 %
Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?
Total Vote: 558
Yes
40.9 %
No
38 %
Yes, but it could have been done differently
18.6 %
No opinion / I don't know
2.5 %
When would you like the see the national elections?
