He emphasises the critical role of journalists, especially those in mainstream media
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday cast doubt on the motives of those questioning the interim government’s ability to hold the upcoming national election.
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus said in a question-answer session at Chatham House in London.
Gono Forum, the Left Democratic Alliance, and the 12-Party Alliance have strongly reiterated their demand for holding the national election by December.
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday said the national election should be held by December this year, according to three sources with direct knowledge of his remarks made at a high-level gathering in Dhaka cantonment.
The return of multi-party democracy would be the first step necessary to reset Bangladesh’s embittered political culture.
Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday told the National Consensus Commission to expedite the reform initiatives with the goal of holding the national election between December and June 2026.
Frustrated as the chief adviser has yet to clearly specify when the election will be held, the BNP is making preparations to take to the streets with a demand for polls by December.
Also withdraws 5 SPs, transfers 3 OCs
The human rights situation in Bangladesh is extremely concerning due to the nation’s steady slide towards authoritarianism.
The decision on Awami League’s seat-sharing with the 14-party alliance partners seems to be stalled over the demands from Bangladesh Workers Party and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD).
The Awami League has nominated several controversial incumbents for the January 7 parliamentary election.
Politicians must give talks a chance to break stalemate
Without political reconciliations, we're headed for another violent, one-sided election
CEC says polls schedule will be announced 'very soon'
The Election Commission may hold the national election any day between January 6 and 9 with many experts pointing out that the atmosphere is not yet conducive to free and fair polls.
Bangladesh Bank is preparing a roadmap for the next government to address the three major issues of exchange rate instability, high inflation and high defaulted loan ratio bearing upon the economy.
The Election Commission is making all-out preparations to hold the polls in January, though some crucial political and administrative issues still remain unresolved.
