The prospects for change are not without hope in Bangladesh.
Parties, government must collaborate to contain it
We must renew our pledge to journalistic ethos and commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and public service.
This process of redefining the nation would require confronting the fragmented meanings that linger in the wake of Hasina’s influence.
Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.
For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.
The reform vs election debate is unfortunate
This year, the Victory Day feels particularly significant due to this year’s powerful uprising. To commemorate this special day, here are some events to help you embrace the spirit of patriotism.
Brutal killing of a Jubo League leader demands scrutiny
Law Minister Anisul Huq expresses his hope that the BNP would go to the parliament otherwise it would face a consequence.
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday said she wanted to sit with all the political parties who were invited to the Gono Bhaban for pre-polls dialogues.
Urging BNP to find out the reasons behind its defeat in the last general election, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said a party that failed to mobilise people for a movement cannot win public support in the election fray.
Law enforcers claim to have arrested one person who “set fire to a police vehicle” during a clash between BNP activists and lawmen in front of the BNP office on November 14 last year.
The national election of December 30 has turned the life of Mofiz Uddin upside down -- and all for supporting BNP.
BNP yesterday alleged that Awami League men are unleashing post-election violence against their opponents across the country after
Activists of Awami League allegedly set fire to a house and a poultry farm and vandalised at least two houses of BNP supporters at Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj district.
BNP told the Election Commission that its polling agents had been obstructed in 221 constituencies during the election.
With the election this Sunday, three more BNP candidates skidded off the race yesterday as the High Court disqualified them on the ground that the government did not accept their resignation as upazila chairmen.
Ruling Awami League alleges that the BNP-Jamaat-Oikyafront clique is not only spreading false allegation and propaganda to make the election controversial, but also distributing illegal money and trying to destroy the congenial election environment.
