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The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.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

January 31, 2018
January 31, 2018

Goyeshwar lands in jail, 54 BNP men remanded

A Dhaka court sends BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy and party leader Farid Ahmed Juwel to jail in a case filed for attacking policemen and vandalising vehicles in Dhaka.

November 3, 2017
November 3, 2017

Engaging the youth in electoral process

As Bangladesh gears up for what may very well turn out to be the most crucial political exercise in its history, questions have arisen about the level of youth participation in electoral politics.

October 31, 2017
October 31, 2017

Rangpur City Corporation elections on Dec 21

The Rangpur City Corporation elections will be held on December 21. The EC will provide details of the Rangpur city election schedule on November 5, Helaluddin Ahmed, acting secretary of the Election Commission, says.

August 30, 2017
August 30, 2017

Midday Brief | Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Hello readers! Lets look at the major headlines so far on Wednesday August 30, 2017

August 19, 2017
August 19, 2017

Star Day at a Glance | 19th August, 2017

Hello readers! Have a quick look at the headlines on August 20, 2017. Happy reading with us!

July 31, 2017
July 31, 2017

Big data, algorithm and our next election

What if a political party starts collecting sensitive personal data from social media, buying personal information from private companies or hacking government servers, and then uses the data to spread propaganda and influence voters' opinion during the election?

May 23, 2017
May 23, 2017

STAR DAY at a GLANCE | Tuesday 23rd May 2017

Good evening, readers! How are you doing today? Here are the headlines on May 23, 2017.

April 12, 2017
April 12, 2017

Illegal wealth: Trial process to go on against BNP’s Altaf Hossain Choudhury

The High Court clears the way for a lower court concerned to resume the trial proceedings in a corruption case against former BNP home minister Altaf Hossain Choudhury.

March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017

Sedition trial against Khaleda stayed for 6 months

The High Court stays the trial proceedings of a sedition case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for next six months.

March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017

Send records to CJ for decision on disposal of Ershad’s graft case: HC

The High Court orders its officials concerned to send all the records of corruption case filed against Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad to the chief justice for decision on disposal of the case.