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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.

January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023

Mosharraf’s free fall in AL continues

Former LGRD minister and Awami League MP Khandker Mosharraf Hossain’s fall from grace continued yesterday as he was removed from the post of chief of the parliamentary standing committee on the LGRD ministry.

January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023

AL MP Golap owns nine properties in New York City

Awami League lawmaker Abdus Sobhan Miah Golap concealed information about being an American citizen and owning nine properties in New York City in his election affidavit in 2018, found an investigation by a global media agency -- raising questions about his seat in the parliament.

January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023

Matia elected deputy leader of the House

Awami League Presidium Member and former minister Matia Chowdhury has been elected the deputy leader of the House.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Which path do we want to be on?

It is imperative to bring voters to conversations pertaining to the 2023 general elections.

January 11, 2023
January 11, 2023

AL leaders take position on Dhaka streets, discussion starts at party office

Leaders and activists of the ruling Awami League and its various associate bodies have taken a position in different parts of the capital while the BNP is holding a mass sit-in programme at its Nayapaltan headquarters and across the country.

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

Hefazat’s politics and the government’s policies

As we approach another general election, the utmost thing of worry is that such appeasement will only intensify.

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

When too many crowd, the stage breaks down

The stage-breaking incident shows us that too many slogans, too much shouting, and even too much strength can be a bad thing. 

January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023

Mahfuz Anam writes: What is the state of Awami League as a political party?

This election year, the question that will inevitably come to the fore is of how successful AL has been in keeping its promises.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

AL sketches out a ‘Smart Bangladesh’

The Awami League envisions a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041, seeking to build a country that would be cost-effective, sustainable, innovative and knowledge-based.

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

Can Bangladeshi politics change its spots in 2023?

To avoid confrontation, both AL and BNP must come to a consensus.