Over the last two decades Dhaka has produced a collection of rock bands that has made it one of the most notable rock scenes to come out of the Indian sub-continent.

Dec 29, 2009 - Azharul Islam

In the capital complex at Dhaka, architect Louis Kahn realized a synthesis of form and design that has no parallel in the contemporary world of architecture.

Aug 8, 2008 - Andree Iffrig

The British Government is to introduce new laws on the finance of political parties - a tradition dating back nearly 200 years!

Jun 16, 2008 - Tony Butcher

A humourous political party in Germany has been barred from appearing on the ballot in that country's September 2009 election; others happily continue their activities.

Aug 14, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

There are few things more embarrassing than being the only person at a party who isn't politically-informed. Here is a crash course in the key players and facts to know.

Feb 4, 2009 - Brett McKenzie

This month Britain got a new government; but is it new politics? And how important were the national press in bringing about the change?

May 19, 2010 - James Yapp

The New Democratic Party is a third party option for Canadians whom are primarily concerned with labour rights, social justice and equality, and the environment.

Sep 14, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

As in the United States, the various political parties in Canada have very different policy positions regarding the rights of GLBT people.

Aug 8, 2010 - Thomas West

The new Conservative Party of Canada has been very successful in gaining and maintaining power in the modern parliament.

Sep 15, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

UKIP, the United Kingdom Independence Party, received 50% more votes in the 2010 general election than in 2005, becoming Britain's emerging political party

Oct 27, 2010 - Dimitri Alexander

Often derided by cynics as a fringe party - the Green Party of Canada will now be present in Federal Debates and has a sitting Member of Parliament.

Sep 28, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

The Liberal Party of Canada has historically been the most politically successful and has governed for the longest in the great white north.

Sep 14, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

Canadians often don't know much about the personal lives of their political party leaders. Instead the leaders campaign on their party platform.

Apr 30, 2011 - Lorraine Shelstad

There seems to be more acrimony and less civility in our political discourse. Even casual observers agree that it is a problem in American politics.

Apr 18, 2011 - Melissa Ridenour

An increasingly polarized media has many wondering where to turn to get the real scoop.

Nov 18, 2010 - Katie Walmsley

UKIP, the United Kingdom Independence Party, became Dover's third political party, overtaking the Liberal Democrats

Dec 18, 2010 - Dimitri Alexander

The BBC could call time on the well-established tradition of political parties broadcasting their views - free - on radio and TV.

Dec 7, 2011 - David Porter

Over 150 years ago the American Party or Know-Nothings wanted to restore America to its Constitutional roots much like the 2010 Tea Party movement today.

Oct 18, 2010 - Michael Streich

With the support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Black politics changed the political paradigm of the New Deal and influenced American politics for several generations.

Jul 31, 2008 - Ron Goodwin