Without a credible commitment to good governance, any manifesto -- no matter how polished -- risks becoming another catalogue of unfulfilled promises. What Bangladesh needs today is not rhetoric, but a bold, sincere, and realistic commitment to reform, beginning from within the political parties themselves. Balance in society and politics invites stability; stability boosts investment; and investment reinforces the foundations of a welfare-oriented state. The second foundation of any meaningful manifesto must be employment for the youth and upliftment of marginalized communities. What it needs is moral courage and a genuine commitment to structural reform -- policies rooted in fairness, justice, and inclusion.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 08, 2026 07:15 UTC