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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.
Doctors mull bypass op on Quader
Doctors at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore were considering to conduct a bypass surgery on ailing Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, a Bangladeshi physician said yesterday.
‘Quader to undergo bypass surgery next week’
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader will undergo a bypass surgery in Singapore next week, party sources said.
AL reveals its chairman candidates for 4th phase UZ polls
The ruling Awami League announces the names of chairman candidates for the 4th phase of upazila parishad elections in 122 upazilas scheduled to be held on March 31.
Atiqul wins DNCC by-polls
Awami League mayoral candidate Atiqul Islam wins the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) by-election with a big margin of votes.
Freeing Khaleda: Fakhrul, Maudud under fire for lack of action
Two senior BNP leaders -- Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Moudud Ahmed -- came under fire by the party rank and file at a discussion programme in the capital yesterday for lack of action programmes to free its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
49 aspirants submit nomination papers
Forty-nine aspirants yesterday submitted nomination forms for election to the parliamentary seats reserved for women.
Upazila Parishad Polls: 2 AL factions clash over party ticket
At least 30 people, including three policemen, were injured when two rival groups of Awami League clashed over the party ticket in the upcoming upazila parishad election in Aditmari upazila yesterday.
UZ polls 2nd phase: AL reveals names of chairman candidates of 122 upazilas
Awami League announces names of the party’s chairman contenders for the second phase of upazila parishad elections in 122 of 129 upazilas scheduled to be held on March 18.
UZ polls 1st phase: AL reveals names of chairman candidates of 87 upazilas
Awami League announces names of the party’s chairman contenders ahead of the first phase of upazila parishad elections in 87 upazilas scheduled to be held on March 10.
AL starts selling nomination papers for UZ polls
Awami League (AL) starts the sale of nomination forms today among those who want to contest the first-phase Upazila Parishad elections on party tickets.