Tag: Sufism

The Machete and the Matchstick

The Machete and the Matchstick

Zakir Kibria

When the state manages impunity, the mob manages the rest.

Behind Sufism and Politics

Behind Sufism and Politics

Jaglul Ahmed

A class of divinely chosen people has the power, endowed by God, to read the esoteric meaning of the Quran and the capacity to guide their own path and that of their followers to connect to the ultimate reality through a mystic journey, which is the foundation of the doctrine of Sufism.

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Should social media platforms be held legally responsible for fake news?

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Should social media platforms be held legally responsible for fake news?

Total Vote: 2

Yes
50 %
No
0 %
Only in serious cases
50 %
Not sure
0 %

Who is your early favourite to win the next FIFA World Cup?

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Who is your early favourite to win the next FIFA World Cup?

Total Vote: 4

Brazil
0 %
Argentina
75 %
France
25 %
Other
0 %

Which issue worries you most right now?

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Which issue worries you most right now?

Total Vote: 16

Inflation
31.3 %
Climate change
12.5 %
War and conflict
31.3 %
Unemployment
25 %

What is your opinion on the ouster of Dr. Ahsan Mansur as BB governor?

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What is your opinion on the ouster of Dr. Ahsan Mansur as BB governor?

Total Vote: 146

A good decision
9.6 %
A poor decision
63 %
No opinion
4.1 %
It should have been done differently
23.3 %

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: 166

YES
60.8 %
NO
39.2 %

Will You Vote YES or NO on the Referendum?

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Will You Vote YES or NO on the Referendum?

Total Vote: 198

YES
64.1 %
NO
22.2 %
Not Sure/Undecided
7.1 %
What Referendum?
6.6 %

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: 308

Yes, he’ll finally take the charge
29.2 %
No, her absence weakens his standing
24.7 %
It won’t make a difference
14 %
Too soon to tell
32.1 %

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: 313

Yes
45.7 %
No
21.1 %
No, It will make things worse
11.5 %
I don't know
21.7 %

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: 381

Yes
68.2 %
No
31.8 %

When Should the Referendum be Held?

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When Should the Referendum be Held?

Total Vote: 315

On the day of the General Election
44.4 %
Prior to the General Election
32.1 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
23.5 %

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: 329

YES
78.4 %
NO
21.6 %

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: 293

A correct, principled decision. They should not sign.
15.4 %
A good decision, but hope that they will sign between now and elections
14.3 %
No opinion or unsure
29.7 %
A poor decision. Politics is the art of compromise.
40.6 %

What best describes your view of the July Charter?

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What best describes your view of the July Charter?

Total Vote: 314

A vital, democratic reset
22 %
A good, but incomplete step
33.4 %
A waste of time/Unnecessary delay
13.4 %
Too soon to tell
12.4 %
Pure Theatre
18.8 %

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: 421

BNP
32.3 %
Jamaat-e-Islami
13.3 %
NCP
11.9 %
Awami League
12.8 %
None of the Above
14 %
Undecided
6.9 %
Prefer Not to Say
5.2 %
Another Party
3.6 %

When Would You Like Elections to be Held?

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When Would You Like Elections to be Held?

Total Vote: 317

December 2025
10.1 %
February 2026
55.2 %
June 2026
4.7 %
December 2026
6.9 %
Only after sufficient reforms
19.2 %
How about never? Is never good for you?
3.8 %

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: 294

AI can improve transparency
12.9 %
AI should only be limited to automated tasks
26.9 %
AI in politics poses a serious threat to democracy
45.6 %
No opinion/I don't know
14.6 %

Were the DUCSU polls fair?

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Were the DUCSU polls fair?

Total Vote: 323

Yes
51.4 %
No
23.2 %
I don't know
25.4 %

Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?

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Do you agree with the banning of Awami League?

Total Vote: 633

Yes
41.2 %
No
37.9 %
Yes, but it could have been done differently
18.2 %
No opinion / I don't know
2.7 %

When would you like the see the national elections?

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When would you like the see the national elections?

Total Vote: 518

As soon as possible
31.9 %
By the end of 2025
13.7 %
March 2026
20.1 %
June 2026
9.1 %
December 2026
7.3 %
Not before 2027
18 %

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