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BNP’s unfolding strategic stance: Straddling the aftermath of a revolutionary ‘event’ and realpolitik
The BNP’s stance, which shifted from initially aligning with the students to later portraying the president as a stabilising figure, could risk dissipating the transformative potential of this “moment.”
Ensuring fair and inclusive justice is crucial
Suggestions by the UN rights chief deserve consideration
‘Operation Jackpot’ eyes Victory Day premiere despite shooting delays
A new film titled “Operation Jackpot”, highlighting the daring guerrilla missions of naval commandos during a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s Liberation War, is currently in production.
Govt to bar AL from ‘political participation’
The interim government will bar the Awami League and the like-minded parties from participating in political activities, said the chief adviser’s office yesterday.
Jyotika Jyoti relieved of Shilpakala Academy role
After a period of uncertainty, actress Jyotika Jyoti has officially been relieved of her position at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. She had been serving as the director of the Research and Publication Department on a contractual basis, a role she was appointed to during the former government's tenure.
Opinion / BNP faces the weight of history and expectations
For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.
Irfan Sajjad reveals turning down hefty offer for AL election campaign
The former Awami League-led government had a longstanding tradition of involving artistes and celebrities in their election campaigns. Recently, popular actor Irfan Sajjad, who previously voiced support for anti-discrimination student movement, shared an incident on his Facebook profile related to this practice.
The politics of betrayal and trauma
The Awami League government betrayed the most fundamental of public trusts.
Awami League: From progressive politics to fascism
The AL regime has been somewhat of a conundrum.
“If anything happens to Hasina, Bangladesh won’t be livable”
Urging Awami League leaders and activists to remain united, lawmaker Shamim Osman today (August 23, 2022) said the country will not be livable if anything happens to Prime Minister and party president Sheikh Hasina.
“Opposition getting scope to hold protests, let them”
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 14, 2022) said that she is fully aware of public suffering due to the record fuel price hike and load shedding, and completely empathises with them.
US doesn’t favour any particular political party: Ambassador Peter Haas
US does not favour any particular political party, Ambassador Peter Haas said today (August 10, 2022).
BCL must answer for forced CU closure
No one has the right to hold students hostage for their own agenda
Awami League’s income increased by 10.90 crore in 2021
The income of ruling Awami League in 2021 was Tk 21.23 crore, which was Tk 10,33,43,533 in 2020.
"What kind of disciplinary measure is it if I can't cast my vote?"
Voting in Cumilla City Corporation election is underway, marked by a lack of enthusiasm and excitement among voters.
Cumilla city corporation polls begin
Voting in Cumilla City Corporation elections began this morning amid a lack of enthusiasm and excitement among voters about the polls.
“Too many trees in rural areas interrupt power supply”
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (June 14, 2022) in parliament blamed the excessive number of trees in rural areas and said they are a hindrance to uninterrupted power supply even though, according to the junior minister, there is no deficit of electricity production as per the country’s demand.
Why election 2023 needs to be different from the last two
An acceptable election depends on the Election Commission's ability to display its grit and resolve, exercise its writ, remain neutral, and be prompt to address complaints and proactive in detecting violations.
No ifs or buts, DSA must be amended for everyone’s sake
DSA is being used to target voices of dissent