Awami League government
Doyel accuses director Rashed Chowdhury of withholding payment for ‘Chandrabati Kotha’
In a recent televised interview, actress Dilruba Hossain Doyel revealed that she, along with several other cast and crew members, has not been compensated for their work in the film “Chandrabati Kotha”, which was released in 2021.
Turning the tide: Critical reforms to correct 15 years of misrule
As Bangladesh enters a new era following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, which ruled over the nation for 15 years and is responsible for countless financial wrongdoings, the need of the hour is to reform the overall system of governance.
Sohel Arman’s ‘Shongbad’ to release next year
Filmmaker Sohel Arman began filming his project "Shongbad" in Natore last June. However, its production faced delays due to the student protests and the subsequent fall of the Awami League government. After a prolonged pause, reports confirm that shooting is all set to resume.
Asif Akbar declines Betar and BTV offers after 18 years of blacklisting
Asif Akbar, one of the most popular singers in Bangladesh, had been unofficially blacklisted by Bangladesh Betar (Radio) and Bangladesh Television (BTV) for 18 long years. However, after the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, the artiste’s name was swiftly reinstated on the “white list” overnight.
For true democracy, we need checks and balances of power
When the constitution and laws of a country of 170 million people allow and enable one individual to have complete control over the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government, can that country genuinely be considered democratic?
The architects of new Bangladesh are its guardians: Ashfaque Nipun
The visionaries are dreaming anew, much like the everyday citizens of the nation. However, they share concerns about the unrest and chaos that have erupted across the country following the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun shared his reflections on this matter with Prothom Alo.
India should not take actions against the will of Bangladeshis: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said India should not interfere in Bangladeshis' efforts to achieve democracy
Want to make every citizen’s life meaningful: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the people to keep their trust and confidence in her government as she wants to make the life of the country's every citizen meaningful
AL govt controlling media to hide misdeeds: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the Awami League government has been strategically controlling the country's media for almost one and a half decades
BNP terms PM’s remarks on Khaleda ‘baseless’
BNP terms Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's remark accusing Khaleda Zia of conspiring from abroad to tarnish the country’s image through killing foreigners as “baseless and fabricated”.
Ruling party men grabbing Hindus’ lands: Ershad
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad alleges that the ruling party men are grabbing lands of the Hindu people who voted the government to power.
AL unwilling to quit fearing trial: Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says the ruling Awami League does not want to hold election in fear of facing trial after leaving the power for its irregularities and corruption.
Muhith makes yet another correction to budget proposal
Finance Minister AMA Muhith makes another correction to the proposed budget proposal, admitting that such mistakes are creating problems and instability in the market.
BNP blames govt for Teesta failure
BNP blames Awami League-led government for failing to ink the deal on sharing of Teesta river water with India.
Land deal ratification a success of govt: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says Land Boundary Agreement ratification, which has been unanimously passed by the Indian parliament, is a political and diplomatic success of the Awami League government.
Bangabandhu family to get more security, free utility, foreign treatment
Family members of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will get lifelong foolproof state security everywhere in the country, including residences and free utility services.
JS goes into budget session June 1
The 10th parliament goes into its second budget session on June 1.