Politics

Electoral reform commission: BNP places 17-point recommendation

The BNP has submitted a 17-point recommendation to the Electoral Reform Commission, including changes to party registration policies, electoral code of conduct, and transferring control of the National Identification (NID) server back to the EC.

Bangladesh’s credit system needs to change

The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.

#Perspective / When neither option feels right: Bangladeshi Americans and the 2024 US election dilemma

Bangladeshi Americans face a dilemma in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, torn between dissatisfaction with major parties over issues like Gaza, inflation, and healthcare. Many now consider third-party options, hoping to spotlight overlooked concerns.

Jack and the Beanstalk revisited

We laugh, but deep down, there is a hidden admiration and approval for such deception. Is there any connection between our folkloric fascination with trickery and our public endorsement of such behaviour by our leaders?

Matia Chowdhury: When personality surpasses politics

After the completion of one year in prison, she quoted from Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace: "Don't grieve dearie/trouble lasts an hour/but life lasts forever."

'People want a party helmed by the youth'

Say student coordinators after nationwide discussions

Political literacy needed now more than ever

The uprising demonstrated the strength of the people's unity, but it also brought attention to the political knowledge gaps and the necessity for political education to get more attention.

What voters are thinking after the July uprising

Innovision Consulting conducted a public opinion poll to assess who people will vote for if a general election were held now.

What are the political expectations of our youth?

For a country that hasn’t had a fair election in a while, the primary target of our youth is ensuring a fair election. However, before the next election comes into play, people have high hopes for the interim government.

July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022

Ali Riaz, UPL discuss 'More Than Meets The Eye: Essays on Bangladeshi Politics'

Ali Riaz has tried to determine the current political trends as well as trends that may emerge in the future with his keen insight.

July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022

How late can a Late Lateef be?

For most guests of honour at seminars, inaugurations or book launches, if they are VIPs, being on time is unthinkable. The norm is to arrive at least an hour later than the stipulated time, while the other guests and participants huff and puff with exasperation and then speak well over the allotted time.

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

Why is the youth out of touch with Bangladeshi politics?

A generation more in touch with international relations than news at home.

May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022

Our movement has kicked off with JCD demo: BNP

The BNP today said that its movement on the streets has been kicked off with the movement of its student wing Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD).

May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022

Jubo Dal’s new committee: Tuku made president, Munna general secretary

BNP has formed a new committee for Jubo Dal, the youth front of the party, led by former Chhatra Dal President Sultan Salahuddin Tuku.

May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022

Remain neutral: Imran Khan tells Pakistan army

PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday told the military to stick to its stated stance of being "neutral".

May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022

AL never uses backdoor to grab power: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Awami League never used the backdoor for grabbing power, rather it always assumes state power through elections.

May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022

4 killed, 15 injured as AL factions clash in Kushtia

At least four people were killed and 15 others injured this evening (May 2, 2022) in a clash between two Awami League factions in the Jhaudia union of Kushtia’s Sadar upazila, over establishing dominance.

August 12, 2021
August 12, 2021

Understanding Political Labels

Where do you fall on the spectrum?

March 21, 2021
March 21, 2021

Celebrate Mujib year in a way to benefit common people: Hasina

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, also the prime minister, today asked Awami League and its associate bodies to observe the Mujib Year till December 16 next working out separate programmes, including pro-people ones, so that the common people can be benefited from this celebration.