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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.
People don’t want BNP in power: Quader
Ruling Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said 90 percent people of Bangladesh do not want BNP to run the country.
Ex-AL MP Fazilatunnesa Bappy passes away
Former Awami League lawmaker from reserved seat and a Supreme Court lawyer Fazilatun Nasa Bappy has passed away at a hospital in Dhaka. She was 49.
AL picks Atiqul, Taposh as DNCC, DSCC mayoral contestants
The ruling Awami League nominates Atiqul Islam and Fazle Noor Taposh as its mayoral candidates for the upcoming elections to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) respectively.
AL full committee announcement likely on Tuesday: Quader
Awami League’s new central full committee is likely to be announced on Tuesday, says Obaidul Quader, who has been re-elected as the party’s general secretary.
Separating party from the govt?
Seven ministers do not feature in the partially announced Awami League Central Working Committee, and party insiders view it as an effort to separate the party from the government.
AL to give political space for oppositions: Quader
Vowing to make Awami League a smarter and modern party under the leadership of its President Sheikh Hasina, re-elected General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that his party will do politics in a bid to establish a strong democracy in the country.
Shahjahan, Nanak, Rahman now AL presidium members
Former Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan, leader of the transport workers, who did not hold any position in the last committee of Awami League, is elected as AL presidium member in the new committee.
Hasina, Quader re-elected president, gen secy of AL
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader have been re-elected as president and general secretary of Awami League respectively.
Work to gain people’s confidence: PM to AL councilors
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina urges councillors of the party to work for gaining public trust and confidence so that the party can continue serving the people getting their mandate.
Plots of ‘Pakistani-lovers’ will never be successful: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alerts the countrymen to conspiracies of the anti-liberation forces to foil independence and turn Bangladesh into a failed state, asserting that the plots of the “Pakistani-lovers” will never be successful.