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Epstein, Redactions, and the Theatre of Accountability

Epstein, Redactions, and the Theatre of Accountability

Khan Khalid Adnan

The Epstein files test a basic democratic claim: That no one is above the law. If the outcome is curated transparency, where victims are exposed and the influential are obscured, the test will have been failed. If the outcome is a victim-centred process, the files might finally serve the purpose they were invoked to serve

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Do You Think the 13th National Elections Were Free and Fair?

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Do You Think the 13th National Elections Were Free and Fair?

Total Vote: 31

YES
67.7 %
NO
32.3 %

Will You Vote YES or NO on the Referendum?

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Will You Vote YES or NO on the Referendum?

Total Vote: 89

YES
59.6 %
NO
24.7 %
Not Sure/Undecided
10.1 %
What Referendum?
5.6 %

Will Tarique Rahman be a stronger leader without Begum Khaleda Zia’s shadow?

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Will Tarique Rahman be a stronger leader without Begum Khaleda Zia’s shadow?

Total Vote: 199

Yes, he’ll finally take the charge
31.2 %
No, her absence weakens his standing
24.1 %
It won’t make a difference
14.1 %
Too soon to tell
30.7 %

Will Tarique Rahman's return help bring stability to the country?

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Will Tarique Rahman's return help bring stability to the country?

Total Vote: 209

Yes
46.4 %
No
18.7 %
No, It will make things worse
12 %
I don't know
23 %

Do You Agree With the Verdict of the ICT on Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?

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Do You Agree With the Verdict of the ICT on Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?

Total Vote: 302

Yes
68.2 %
No
31.8 %

When Should the Referendum be Held?

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When Should the Referendum be Held?

Total Vote: 262

On the day of the General Election
45.8 %
Prior to the General Election
30.9 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
23.3 %

Do You Think Elections Will Be Held On Time In February 2026?

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Do You Think Elections Will Be Held On Time In February 2026?

Total Vote: 289

YES
76.8 %
NO
23.2 %

What do you think of the NCP refusing to sign the July Charter?

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What do you think of the NCP refusing to sign the July Charter?

Total Vote: 258

A correct, principled decision. They should not sign.
15.5 %
A good decision, but hope that they will sign between now and elections
14 %
No opinion or unsure
29.5 %
A poor decision. Politics is the art of compromise.
41.1 %

What best describes your view of the July Charter?

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What best describes your view of the July Charter?

Total Vote: 277

A vital, democratic reset
22 %
A good, but incomplete step
33.6 %
A waste of time/Unnecessary delay
12.3 %
Too soon to tell
12.6 %
Pure Theatre
19.5 %

If Elections Were Held Today Who would You Vote For?

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If Elections Were Held Today Who would You Vote For?

Total Vote: 382

BNP
33.5 %
Jamaat-e-Islami
13.6 %
NCP
11.5 %
Awami League
12.6 %
None of the Above
14.4 %
Undecided
6.8 %
Prefer Not to Say
4.5 %
Another Party
3.1 %

When Would You Like Elections to be Held?

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When Would You Like Elections to be Held?

Total Vote: 295

December 2025
9.2 %
February 2026
55.6 %
June 2026
5.1 %
December 2026
7.5 %
Only after sufficient reforms
19.3 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
3.4 %

How do you feel about the growing role of AI in Politics?

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How do you feel about the growing role of AI in Politics?

Total Vote: 268

AI can improve transparency
11.9 %
AI should only be limited to automated tasks
26.9 %
AI in politics poses a serious threat to democracy
45.9 %
No opinion/I don't know
15.3 %

Were the DUCSU polls fair?

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Were the DUCSU polls fair?

Total Vote: 297

Yes
52.5 %
No
23.6 %
I don't know
23.9 %

Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?

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Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?

Total Vote: 603

Yes
41.3 %
No
37.8 %
Yes, but it could have been done differently
18.4 %
No opinion / I don't know
2.5 %

When would you like the see the national elections?

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When would you like the see the national elections?

Total Vote: 500

As soon as possible
31.2 %
By the end of 2025
13.8 %
March 2026
20.2 %
June 2026
9.4 %
December 2026
7.6 %
Not before 2027
17.8 %

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