Sajjad Hossain

Sajjad Hossain is a staff reporter at The Daily Star. He can be reached at [email protected]

A viral photo, a lesson for BNP

Today, the real fight is not just in speeches or rallies, but in what people see and believe on social media platforms

23h ago

Lotus silk: the fabric of the future

Imagine if the next global fashion sensation did not emerge from Paris or Milan but quietly bloomed in a lotus pond in the wetlands of Bangladesh.

3d ago

BNP agrees to 10yr PM cap, objects to NCC

Party leaders said the decision was made to improve the BNP's image ahead of the next general election, as sticking to the previous stance was drawing criticisms.

1w ago

Mob violence now alarmingly routine

Rights groups say the state's failure to act swiftly and decisively has to some extent emboldened mobs and contributed to a climate where vigilante justice is becoming commonplace.

1w ago

When will mob violence end in Bangladesh?

This is the government's moment to show what it truly stands for and bring everyone of those people to face the law

1w ago

BNP doesn’t want conflict with govt after London meeting

The BNP has decided not to engage in any activity that might delay the election or reignite conflict with the interim government following the recent London meeting between the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.

2w ago

BNP switches to election mode

As the interim government eyes February for the national election, the BNP has shifted its focus to finalising its candidate selection process and completing local-level groundwork.

3w ago

Yunus and Tarique meet in London; joint press briefing held

The highly anticipated meeting at The Dorchester lasted about an hour and a half

3w ago
February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

Parties fret over govt initiative to publish their stance online

While the government's push for transparency has been praised by many, some politicians worry that it could expose their parties to public criticism

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

A charter of reforms for next govt

The goal of the reforms should be eliminating the legal and institutional frameworks that allow one to become an autocrat, said Muhammad Yunus

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

National polls: BNP to keep pressing govt for roadmap

Despite government assurance of polls by December, the BNP would be pushing for prompt announcement of the election roadmap as it believes a quarter is out to delay the polls.

February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

BNP worried over law and order

The BNP is likely to hold talks with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus this week and express concerns over the country’s “deteriorating” law and order situation, especially the demolition of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhanmondi, say several party leaders.

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

BNP drafts July uprising declaration

The BNP has finalised its draft declaration of the July uprising. It is currently discussing the draft with allies and like-minded parties for their feedback to ensure broader acceptance.

January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025

No local polls before general election

The BNP and its like-minded parties have firmly opposed plans to hold local government elections before the national polls.

January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025

Khaleda finally off to UK for treatment

After years of relentless appeals and repeated denials by the Awami League government, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia flew to London last night for better medical treatment.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

Gap widening between BNP, interim govt

Unresolved issues, including delays in declaring a polls roadmap and resolving politically motivated cases, are creating a distance between the BNP and the interim government.

January 1, 2025
January 1, 2025

46th Anniversary: Leadership and structural issues plague JCD

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the pro-BNP student wing which has been facing criticism for outdated leadership, is set to observe its 46th founding anniversary today.

December 25, 2024
December 25, 2024

Overcoming hardship thru skills development

At just 18 years old, Monir Hossain has become a beacon of hope for the village of Samitipara in Cox’s Bazar.