Tarique Rahman’s return is undeniably historic. But history alone does not guarantee success. The comparison with 1972 is not about personalities -- it is about the structural burden placed on returning leaders in moments of national uncertainty.
Voting Poll
Do You Think the 13th National Elections Were Free and Fair?
Total Vote: 1
YES
100 %
NO
0 %
Will You Vote YES or NO on the Referendum?
Total Vote: 62
YES
56.5 %
NO
27.4 %
Not Sure/Undecided
8.1 %
What Referendum?
8.1 %
Will Tarique Rahman be a stronger leader without Begum Khaleda Zia’s shadow?
Total Vote: 172
Yes, he’ll finally take the charge
33.7 %
No, her absence weakens his standing
23.3 %
It won’t make a difference
14.5 %
Too soon to tell
28.5 %
Will Tarique Rahman's return help bring stability to the country?
Total Vote: 188
Yes
45.7 %
No
18.6 %
No, It will make things worse
11.7 %
I don't know
23.9 %
Do You Agree With the Verdict of the ICT on Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?
Total Vote: 283
Yes
68.2 %
No
31.8 %
When Should the Referendum be Held?
Total Vote: 245
On the day of the General Election
46.1 %
Prior to the General Election
30.6 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
23.3 %
Do You Think Elections Will Be Held On Time In February 2026?
Total Vote: 277
YES
75.8 %
NO
24.2 %
What do you think of the NCP refusing to sign the July Charter?
Total Vote: 245
A correct, principled decision. They should not sign.
16.3 %
A good decision, but hope that they will sign between now and elections
14.3 %
No opinion or unsure
28.2 %
A poor decision. Politics is the art of compromise.
41.2 %
What best describes your view of the July Charter?
Total Vote: 265
A vital, democratic reset
21.5 %
A good, but incomplete step
34.3 %
A waste of time/Unnecessary delay
12.5 %
Too soon to tell
12.5 %
Pure Theatre
19.2 %
If Elections Were Held Today Who would You Vote For?
Total Vote: 364
BNP
33.8 %
Jamaat-e-Islami
13.7 %
NCP
11 %
Awami League
12.4 %
None of the Above
14.6 %
Undecided
7.1 %
Prefer Not to Say
4.7 %
Another Party
2.7 %
When Would You Like Elections to be Held?
Total Vote: 283
December 2025
9.2 %
February 2026
55.8 %
June 2026
4.9 %
December 2026
7.4 %
Only after sufficient reforms
19.1 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
3.5 %
How do you feel about the growing role of AI in Politics?
Total Vote: 258
AI can improve transparency
12.4 %
AI should only be limited to automated tasks
26.7 %
AI in politics poses a serious threat to democracy
45.3 %
No opinion/I don't know
15.5 %
Were the DUCSU polls fair?
Total Vote: 284
Yes
53.2 %
No
22.9 %
I don't know
23.9 %
Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?
Total Vote: 587
Yes
41.1 %
No
38 %
Yes, but it could have been done differently
18.6 %
No opinion / I don't know
2.4 %
When would you like the see the national elections?
