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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.
AL leader held with 3.23 tons of rice in Rajshahi
For the last one month, while about 500 ultra-poor people in Rajshahi’s Godagari were waiting to buy their shares of government allocated relief rice at Tk 10 per kg, a local rice dealer had been refusing them.
Dhaka-10 by-polls: AL candidate’s fingerprint didn’t match
AL candidate for Dhaka-10 by-polls Md Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin failed to cast his vote as his fingerprint did not match with the server information, an assistant presiding officer has said.
Judge was influenced by fisheries minister: Pirojpur AL leader Awal on bail rejection
Former Awami League lawmaker AKMA Awal alleges that Pirojpur district and sessions judge, who was stand-released yesterday, rejected his bail after being “influenced by a minister”.
AL man stabbed dead in Jashore
An activist of ruling Awami League (AL) has been stabbed to death in Sharsha upazila of Jashore.
Court orders to send Pirojpur ex-MP, wife to jail
A court in Pirojpur orders to send former Awami League lawmaker AKMA Awal and his wife Laila Parvin to jail, rejecting their bail prayer.
Ex-AL leader murdered in Noakhali
A former leader of Awami League has been murdered in Companiganj upazila of Noakhali.
AL councillor-elect, 7 others sent to jail for beating up cops
The newly elected councillor of ward-23 under Dhaka North City Corporation was sent to jail, hours after police arrested him on the charge of physically assaulting two police officers.
Homes of Ahsanullah murder case convicts attacked
The residence of two death row convicts of the Awami League lawmaker Ahsanullah Master murder case is ransacked and torched in Gazipur’s Tongi upazila.
AL MP Ismat Ara Sadique passes away
Awami League lawmaker from Jashore-6 and former State Minister for Public Administration Ismat Ara Sadique passes away at a hospital in Dhaka.
Shakhawat Hossain new AL organising secy
Shakhawat Hossain Shafique has been made organising secretary of ruling Awami League and given charges of Sylhet division.