The question for a republic is whether it can learn to look away from the dazzling, authoritarian image long enough to see -- and rebuild -- the dull, demanding, and essential foundations of a reality-based politics.
Voting Poll
Will Tarique Rahman be a stronger leader without Begum Khaleda Zia’s shadow?
Total Vote: 46
Yes, he’ll finally take the charge
37 %
No, her absence weakens his standing
19.6 %
It won’t make a difference
8.7 %
Too soon to tell
34.8 %
Will Tarique Rahman's return help bring stability to the country?
Total Vote: 71
Yes
53.5 %
No
15.5 %
No, It will make things worse
12.7 %
I don't know
18.3 %
Do You Agree With the Verdict of the ICT on Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?
Total Vote: 173
Yes
69.4 %
No
30.6 %
When Should the Referendum be Held?
Total Vote: 156
On the day of the General Election
40.4 %
Prior to the General Election
36.5 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
23.1 %
Do You Think Elections Will Be Held On Time In February 2026?
Total Vote: 186
YES
68.3 %
NO
31.7 %
What do you think of the NCP refusing to sign the July Charter?
Total Vote: 177
A correct, principled decision. They should not sign.
18.1 %
A good decision, but hope that they will sign between now and elections
16.4 %
No opinion or unsure
25.4 %
A poor decision. Politics is the art of compromise.
40.1 %
What best describes your view of the July Charter?
Total Vote: 187
A vital, democratic reset
20.3 %
A good, but incomplete step
33.2 %
A waste of time/Unnecessary delay
13.4 %
Too soon to tell
12.8 %
Pure Theatre
20.3 %
If Elections Were Held Today Who would You Vote For?
Total Vote: 271
BNP
31.4 %
Jamaat-e-Islami
14.8 %
NCP
11.4 %
Awami League
12.5 %
None of the Above
15.5 %
Undecided
8.1 %
Prefer Not to Say
4.1 %
Another Party
2.2 %
When Would You Like Elections to be Held?
Total Vote: 213
December 2025
10.3 %
February 2026
51.6 %
June 2026
5.6 %
December 2026
8.9 %
Only after sufficient reforms
19.2 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
4.2 %
How do you feel about the growing role of AI in Politics?
Total Vote: 197
AI can improve transparency
11.7 %
AI should only be limited to automated tasks
27.9 %
AI in politics poses a serious threat to democracy
45.2 %
No opinion/I don't know
15.2 %
Were the DUCSU polls fair?
Total Vote: 212
Yes
53.3 %
No
21.7 %
I don't know
25 %
Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?
Total Vote: 509
Yes
41.7 %
No
38.1 %
Yes, but it could have been done differently
17.9 %
No opinion / I don't know
2.4 %
When would you like the see the national elections?
