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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.
Two AL men killed in attack by rival group
Two men were killed and five others injured a faction of local Awami League unleashed an attack on the supporters of a rival faction of the same party in Raipura upazila of Narsingdi yesterday morning.
AL leader found dead in Sunamganj, 3 held
A union level leader of Awami League is found dead in Sunamganj Sadar upazila.
AL candidates, rebels fight in low turnout election
Awami League candidates and party rebels fought hard in yesterday's second phase of upazila polls that saw a low turnout.
2 killed as AL factions clash
Two people were killed and 12 others injured in a factional clash of ruling Awami League over upazila elections in Joypurhat on Saturday night.
2 killed in Joypurhat AL factional clash
At least two persons are killed and 10 injured in a factional clash of ruling Awami League following a rivalry over the recently-held upazila elections in Joypurhat’s Kalai upazila.
Quader now can walk slowly: Doctor
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, who is undergoing treatment at a Singaporean hospital, now can walk slowly.
AL lawmaker Habibur acquitted of graft charges
Awami League lawmaker from Dhaka-5 constituency Habibur Rahman Mollah has been acquitted in a corruption case filed for concealing information worth over Tk 2 crore in his wealth statement.
Quader’s heart functioning normally: Doctors
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader’s heart is functioning without a support now, doctors with him says. Doctors have removed an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) device attached to ailing Quader as his condition improved.
Natore OC, UNO withdrawn on AL candidate’s complaint
A police officer and an administration official have been withdrawn in Natore’s Gurudaspur upazila on the complaint of Awami League’s chairman candidate.
Quader will return home in two weeks: Hanif
Ruling Awami League casts a bright light on the condition of its General Secretary Obaidul Quader and says he will return home in a week or two.