Lifting curfew depends on this Friday
The government may decide to reopen the educational institutions and lift the curfew in most places after Friday as the last weekend saw large-scale violence over the quota-reform protest.
2d ago
AL, BCL men to take position at unit offices
Leaders and activists of the ruling Awami League and its associate bodies will take positions at their respective unit offices across the country from early morning today and remain vigilant against blocking of roads and highways.
1w ago
‘Tk 400cr peon’ is Jahangir
At a time when graft allegations against government officials are making the headlines, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina shared a personal anecdote yesterday.
1w ago
Govt may go for quota reforms
The government is considering a “logical reform” in the quota system in the public service, but it will not take any initiative to that end or give any assurances until the matter is resolved by the Supreme Court.
1w ago
AL to go tough to quell infighting
Over the first six months of this year, there were on average more than two incidents of infighting every day in Awami League. These conflicts accounted for 94 percent of the total 440 incidents of political violence during the same period.
2w ago
Anti-graft drive: How has Awami League fared in first six months?
While the corrupt hoards wealth beyond our wildest imagination, ordinary people are barely surviving the onslaught of rising costs.
2w ago
AL Infighting: Spare no one involved in killings
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to ensure the arrest of all those linked to killings that occurred during infighting within the ruling Awami League.
2w ago
The corrupt will face music
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said corrupt people will have to shoulder the responsibilities of their deeds.
3w ago
June 12, 2024
PM likely to visit India in September
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who returned from New Delhi on Monday after attending the oath-taking ceremony of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, is likely to visit India again in September, according to sources.
June 7, 2024
AL manifesto: Budget passes over some key promises
In its first proposed budget after assuming power for a fourth consecutive term, the Awami League government skirted round some of the promises the party made in its election manifesto for the January 7 parliamentary polls.
June 5, 2024
14-party allies vent anger at AL
Several key partners in the Awami League-led 14-party alliance yesterday came down heavily on the ruling party, and rejected an AL plan to go for joint programmes until the ruling party changes its attitude towards the allies.
June 4, 2024
There is a huge market for Bangla films, we need to utilise it: Goutam Ghose
In an interview with The Daily Star during his recent visit to Dhaka, Goutam discussed the golden era of Bangla films, their present and future, the difficulties Bangla film productions face, as well as his own vision. The director, widely known for his films like “Padma Nadir Majhi”, “Antarjali Jatra”, “Moner Manush”, “Sankhachil”, “Ma Bhumi”, “Paar” and “Kaalbela”, stated that the international standard of Bangla films has declined.
June 1, 2024
People are tired of pointless elections. But does AL care?
it is high time for the Awami League to do some soul-searching.
May 22, 2024
‘Political equations’ could be at play
A section of top Awami League leaders think there might be some “political equations” behind the US sanctions on former army chief Aziz Ahmed and his immediate family members.
May 20, 2024
Phase 2 UZ Polls: AL working to contain feuds, increase turnout
Shifting focus from its earlier position to keep relatives of its lawmakers from the upazila election, the ruling Awami League now seeks to minimise internal feuds centering on the polls and increase the voter turnout.
May 13, 2024
‘People will judge if I have succeeded or failed’
Dhaka North Mayor Atiqul Islam talks to The Daily Star about his achievements and failures during the four years of his mayorship.
May 13, 2024
'DSCC is the most corruption-free government organisation'
DSCC Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh talks about his achievements as well as failures, the challenges he faced, and his visions for the future.
May 13, 2024
Four Years of Dhaka Mayors: Failures stifle successes
Dhaka’s two mayors, who step into the fifth year of their tenure this week, have largely failed in their fight against mosquitoes.
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