Md Abbas

Quiet stories, loud truths.

Md Abbas reports for The Daily Star, chasing stories on migration, justice, and the people often left out of the headlines. Reach him at [email protected].

Parties split over making July Charter legally binding

We will grant it constitutional and state recognition. If this isn’t legally binding, what is?.Salahuddin Ahmed .BNP Standing Committee Member.--------.If there’s no legal backing, signing or not signing will both be meaningless. The reform process would remain incomplete

1d ago

Nat’l consensus commission: Accord reached, dissent noted

Final day sees 7 issues settled, 6 with reservations

2d ago

First round of consensus talks: 62 proposals finalised for July Charter

During the first round of talks between the National Consensus Commission and political parties, consensus was reached on 62 out of 166 proposals submitted by six commissions.

3d ago

Consensus talks: Deal reached on women’s JS seats

The deadline set by the consensus commission for finalising the July National Charter expires today, yet several crucial issues remain unresolved.

3d ago

Consensus talks caught up in deepening rifts

Political parties have remained sharply divided over selection of chief advisers to caretaker governments and women’s representation in parliament two days before the end of deadline for consensus.

4d ago

Trafficked, tortured and forgotten

Md Tanjir Sheikh, 21, of Kushtia, sits with nothing but a mountain of debt and haunting memories.

4d ago

July uprising to be part of constitution

The government is likely to issue the July Proclamation by August 5, in which it will recognise the fall of Awami League regime in the face of a mass uprising last year.  

5d ago

Complete reforms in 2yrs after polls

Parties urged in draft July Charter; opinions sought

5d ago
August 2, 2025
August 2, 2025

Parties split over making July Charter legally binding

We will grant it constitutional and state recognition. If this isn’t legally binding, what is?.Salahuddin Ahmed .BNP Standing Committee Member.--------.If there’s no legal backing, signing or not signing will both be meaningless. The reform process would remain incomplete

August 1, 2025
August 1, 2025

Nat’l consensus commission: Accord reached, dissent noted

Final day sees 7 issues settled, 6 with reservations

July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025

First round of consensus talks: 62 proposals finalised for July Charter

During the first round of talks between the National Consensus Commission and political parties, consensus was reached on 62 out of 166 proposals submitted by six commissions.

July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025

Consensus talks: Deal reached on women’s JS seats

The deadline set by the consensus commission for finalising the July National Charter expires today, yet several crucial issues remain unresolved.

July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025

Consensus talks caught up in deepening rifts

Political parties have remained sharply divided over selection of chief advisers to caretaker governments and women’s representation in parliament two days before the end of deadline for consensus.

July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025

Trafficked, tortured and forgotten

Md Tanjir Sheikh, 21, of Kushtia, sits with nothing but a mountain of debt and haunting memories.

July 29, 2025
July 29, 2025

July uprising to be part of constitution

The government is likely to issue the July Proclamation by August 5, in which it will recognise the fall of Awami League regime in the face of a mass uprising last year.  

July 29, 2025
July 29, 2025

Complete reforms in 2yrs after polls

Parties urged in draft July Charter; opinions sought

July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025

Reforms must be grounded in consensus, not imposed

Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) General Secretary Ruhin Hossain Prince has warned that imposing controversial constitutional reforms without broad political consensus could not only derail the path to credible elections but also undermine the spirit of last year’s mass uprising and the country’s democratic aspirations.

July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025

Parties agree to cap PM’s term at 10yrs

Political parties have agreed that no individual can serve as prime minister for more than 10 years during their lifetime.