This piece was written exactly one year ago today after Abu Sayed was martyred. It was far from certain at that point that Hasina would be defeated and most believed then that she would rule until she died peacefully in her sleep decades hence.
Voting Poll
Will Tarique Rahman be a stronger leader without Begum Khaleda Zia’s shadow?
Total Vote: 68
Yes, he’ll finally take the charge
29.4 %
No, her absence weakens his standing
20.6 %
It won’t make a difference
13.2 %
Too soon to tell
36.8 %
Will Tarique Rahman's return help bring stability to the country?
Total Vote: 90
Yes
51.1 %
No
14.4 %
No, It will make things worse
13.3 %
I don't know
21.1 %
Do You Agree With the Verdict of the ICT on Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?
Total Vote: 192
Yes
68.8 %
No
31.3 %
When Should the Referendum be Held?
Total Vote: 169
On the day of the General Election
40.8 %
Prior to the General Election
34.9 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
24.3 %
Do You Think Elections Will Be Held On Time In February 2026?
Total Vote: 201
YES
68.2 %
NO
31.8 %
What do you think of the NCP refusing to sign the July Charter?
Total Vote: 187
A correct, principled decision. They should not sign.
17.1 %
A good decision, but hope that they will sign between now and elections
16.6 %
No opinion or unsure
27.3 %
A poor decision. Politics is the art of compromise.
39 %
What best describes your view of the July Charter?
Total Vote: 197
A vital, democratic reset
20.3 %
A good, but incomplete step
33 %
A waste of time/Unnecessary delay
13.7 %
Too soon to tell
12.2 %
Pure Theatre
20.8 %
If Elections Were Held Today Who would You Vote For?
Total Vote: 288
BNP
31.9 %
Jamaat-e-Islami
14.2 %
NCP
11.5 %
Awami League
12.8 %
None of the Above
15.3 %
Undecided
7.6 %
Prefer Not to Say
4.5 %
Another Party
2.1 %
When Would You Like Elections to be Held?
Total Vote: 226
December 2025
10.2 %
February 2026
53.1 %
June 2026
5.8 %
December 2026
8.4 %
Only after sufficient reforms
18.1 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
4.4 %
How do you feel about the growing role of AI in Politics?
Total Vote: 208
AI can improve transparency
11.5 %
AI should only be limited to automated tasks
27.4 %
AI in politics poses a serious threat to democracy
44.7 %
No opinion/I don't know
16.3 %
Were the DUCSU polls fair?
Total Vote: 224
Yes
52.7 %
No
22.3 %
I don't know
25 %
Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?
Total Vote: 524
Yes
41.4 %
No
38.4 %
Yes, but it could have been done differently
17.7 %
No opinion / I don't know
2.5 %
When would you like the see the national elections?
