Concentration of power stifles democracy

Concentration of power stifles democracy

[The Daily Star] - 02/22/2025

Renowned economist Rehman Sobhan yesterday criticised the dominance of dynastic leadership within major parties, the growing influence of money in politics, and the escalating political violence, warning that these issues have severely undermined democracy.



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