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
What is your opinion on the ouster of Dr. Ahsan Mansur as BB governor?
Total Vote: 130
A good decision
8.5 %
A poor decision
63.1 %
No opinion
3.1 %
It should have been done differently
25.4 %
Do You Think the 13th National Elections Were Free and Fair?
Total Vote: 150
YES
63.3 %
NO
36.7 %
Will You Vote YES or NO on the Referendum?
Total Vote: 187
YES
65.2 %
NO
21.9 %
Not Sure/Undecided
7 %
What Referendum?
5.9 %
Will Tarique Rahman be a stronger leader without Begum Khaleda Zia’s shadow?
Total Vote: 296
Yes, he’ll finally take the charge
29.4 %
No, her absence weakens his standing
24.7 %
It won’t make a difference
14.2 %
Too soon to tell
31.8 %
Will Tarique Rahman's return help bring stability to the country?
Total Vote: 303
Yes
46.2 %
No
21.1 %
No, It will make things worse
10.9 %
I don't know
21.8 %
Do You Agree With the Verdict of the ICT on Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?
Total Vote: 371
Yes
68.7 %
No
31.3 %
When Should the Referendum be Held?
Total Vote: 309
On the day of the General Election
44.3 %
Prior to the General Election
32.4 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
23.3 %
Do You Think Elections Will Be Held On Time In February 2026?
Total Vote: 324
YES
78.7 %
NO
21.3 %
What do you think of the NCP refusing to sign the July Charter?
Total Vote: 289
A correct, principled decision. They should not sign.
15.2 %
A good decision, but hope that they will sign between now and elections
14.5 %
No opinion or unsure
29.4 %
A poor decision. Politics is the art of compromise.
40.8 %
What best describes your view of the July Charter?
Total Vote: 310
A vital, democratic reset
21.3 %
A good, but incomplete step
33.9 %
A waste of time/Unnecessary delay
13.5 %
Too soon to tell
12.6 %
Pure Theatre
18.7 %
If Elections Were Held Today Who would You Vote For?
Total Vote: 415
BNP
32.5 %
Jamaat-e-Islami
13.5 %
NCP
11.6 %
Awami League
13 %
None of the Above
14.2 %
Undecided
6.7 %
Prefer Not to Say
5.1 %
Another Party
3.4 %
When Would You Like Elections to be Held?
Total Vote: 315
December 2025
9.8 %
February 2026
55.2 %
June 2026
4.8 %
December 2026
7 %
Only after sufficient reforms
19.4 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
3.8 %
How do you feel about the growing role of AI in Politics?
Total Vote: 290
AI can improve transparency
12.8 %
AI should only be limited to automated tasks
26.6 %
AI in politics poses a serious threat to democracy
45.9 %
No opinion/I don't know
14.8 %
Were the DUCSU polls fair?
Total Vote: 320
Yes
51.3 %
No
23.4 %
I don't know
25.3 %
Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?
Total Vote: 630
Yes
41.1 %
No
38.1 %
Yes, but it could have been done differently
18.3 %
No opinion / I don't know
2.5 %
When would you like the see the national elections?
