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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.
Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury Liton made chief whip of 11th parliament
Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury Liton, lawmaker from Madaripur-1 constituency, is made the chief whip of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad by President Abdul Hamid.
AL to pick DNCC by-election, Kishoreganj polls candidates Jan 26
Awami League’s nomination board will sit on January 26 to determine their candidates for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral election and Kishoreganj-1 polls.
AL celebrating victory to hide moral defeat: Fakhrul
BNP yesterday alleged that the ruling party is celebrating its victory to divert people's attention from "vote rigging" in the December 30 election.
Traffic guidelines for AL's celebration rally on Jan 19
DHaka Metropolitan Police has drawn elaborate traffic guidelines to ensure smooth flow of vehicles during Awami League's election victory celebration rally on Saturday (January 19).
No tension in Grand Alliance
There is neither any conflict nor any tension in the Awami League-led Grand Alliance, said AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday.
AL starts selling nomination for reserved women seats
Ruling Awami League starts selling nomination forms to aspirants for its 43 reserved seats for women in the 11th parliament.
PM to hold talks with political parties: Quader
The prime minister will sit again with the political parties, which were invited for dialogue at Gono Bhaban before the general election, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
AL council in October: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader categorically says that the national council of the party will be held in October this year.
BNP, Oikyafront can do nothing now: Quader
No one believes that BNP and Jatiya Oikyafront can do anything after they have been defeated both in their movement and the election, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
AL infighting claims one life in Kushtia
A ruling Awami League man was stabbed to death and another member of the party had his leg cut off, both by the party rivals over establishing supremacy, in separate incidents in Kushtia and Natore yesterday.