The National Consensus Commission yesterday revised the structure and functions of the proposed National Constitutional Council.
Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury, one of Bangladesh’s most enduring public intellectuals, turned 90 on June 23.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman are set to meet there on Friday evening
These notes tell a broader, more inclusive national story than before
They expect reforms to be completed or nearly completed before the elections
Bangladesh has witnessed 12 national elections since independence and none of them were held in April
Whenever the issue of education surfaces in Bangladesh, policymakers across the political spectrum tend to strike a familiar chord. "Education is our top priority," they harp
A collective dialogue should streamline the process and accelerate resolutions
The interim government is set to bring the curtain down on the Awami League as a functioning political party.
At least 22 sectors in Bangladesh continue to pay their workers much less than what is needed to meet basic human needs.
As per proposals sent to constitution reform commission
It envisioned a republic built on the principles of equality, human dignity, and social justice
As the crimson sun rises on the first day of Baishakh, its golden rays spill over a land alive with colour, music, and tradition
Perceived to be an embodiment of the July uprising, the interim government was empowered with an overwhelming mandate for reforms.
As new US tariffs shake global trade routes, Bangladesh is pursuing a plan to reduce its trade imbalance with the US through targeted import increases, regulatory reforms and behind-the-scenes diplomacy. Bangladesh is not panicking and may even stand to gain, officials said yesterday.
For many students, pursuing higher education abroad remains an unattainable dream due to high costs and logistical challenges. However, transnational education (TNE) is reshaping the global learning landscape, offering internationally recognised degrees without the need to leave one’s home country.
Reiterating the government’s plan to hold the next general election in December, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday told police to act impartially and not give in to pressure from any group during the polls.
Protesting students began reaching out to Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus as early as August 1, 2024, through his colleagues, at the peak of the mass uprising against the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
