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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.
Dhaka City AL Council: Bazlur, Kochi for north; Mannafi, Humayun for south
Ruling Awami League has named Sheikh Bazlur Rahman and SM Mannan Kochi as the president and general secretary, respectively, of its Dhaka north unit for the next three years.
Madness for money a disease
Terming the trend of making money illegally “a disease”, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday warned that her government would not allow anybody to lead a lavish life with stolen money.
Bazlur-Mannan, Mannafi-Humayan AL’s Dhaka north, south leaders
Sheikh Bazlur Rahman and SM Mannan Kachi have been elected as president and general secretary of Dhaka north unit of Bangladesh Awami League respectively while Abu Ahammad Mannafi and Humayan Kabir have been elected as AL’s Dhaka south unit president and general secretary.
25 injured in Kushtia AL infighting
At least 25 people are injured in a clash between two groups of ruling Awami League in Khoksa upazila of Kushtia.
No room for intruders, controversial persons in AL committees
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said intruders and controversial persons will not get any place in any committee of the party.
AL announces council dates for its associate bodies
The ruling Awami League announces the date for council of its associate bodies including Jubo League.
Rangpur-3 by-polls: ‘Will consider if JP wants to contest from AL alliance’
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader says if Jatiya Party wants to contest the Rangpur-3 by-polls from the Awami League-led alliance, his party will consider and discuss the matter.
AL man stabbed to death in Khulna
An activist of Awami League (AL) is stabbed to death allegedly by his rivals over previous enmity in Khulna’s Digholia, police say.
AL MPs asked to carry out campaign against rumours
Awami League lawmakers have been asked to go to their respective constituencies and carry out campaign against the spread of rumours and mass beating, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.
AL leader hacked to death in Bandarban
A local Awami League leader is hacked to death in Bandarban’s Lama upazila.