Bangladesh politics

Citizens’ fundamental rights are not the executive’s choice

Can citizens be told that their rights are now available because the executive branch of the state is offering them as a gift?

Next Election: A Replay of Old Politics?

It is apparent, from what has transpired in the last fortnight, that any attempt to exercise political rights, and to seek space, will be curbed by force.

Attacks on BNP a worrying sign for the future

Where is the level playing field promised by the EC?

US doesn’t favour any particular political party: Ambassador Peter Haas

US does not favour any particular political party, Ambassador Peter Haas said today (August 10, 2022).

“Let’s give BNP leaders hurricane lamps to carry”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 1, 2022) criticised BNP leaders for their protests against the government’s initiative to “save power and energy to protect Bangladesh from future risks”.

Awami League’s income increased by 10.90 crore in 2021

The income of ruling Awami League in 2021 was Tk 21.23 crore, which was Tk 10,33,43,533 in 2020.

ESSAY / Ali Riaz’s ‘More than Meets the Eye’ and a writer’s responsibility

Writers and intellectuals are obligated to stir moral indignation at gross injustices and the plight of the masses.

Cultivating a politically-diverse generation of leaders

It is time to ensure demographic and occupational diversity across our political system.

“Won’t do politics”: Tarique left country giving bond, PM says

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today questioned how Tarique Rahman can lead BNP when “he can’t dare to return home”.

September 2, 2022
September 2, 2022

Citizens’ fundamental rights are not the executive’s choice

Can citizens be told that their rights are now available because the executive branch of the state is offering them as a gift?

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

Next Election: A Replay of Old Politics?

It is apparent, from what has transpired in the last fortnight, that any attempt to exercise political rights, and to seek space, will be curbed by force.

August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022

Attacks on BNP a worrying sign for the future

Where is the level playing field promised by the EC?

August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022

US doesn’t favour any particular political party: Ambassador Peter Haas

US does not favour any particular political party, Ambassador Peter Haas said today (August 10, 2022).

August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022

“Let’s give BNP leaders hurricane lamps to carry”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 1, 2022) criticised BNP leaders for their protests against the government’s initiative to “save power and energy to protect Bangladesh from future risks”.

July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

Awami League’s income increased by 10.90 crore in 2021

The income of ruling Awami League in 2021 was Tk 21.23 crore, which was Tk 10,33,43,533 in 2020.

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

Ali Riaz’s ‘More than Meets the Eye’ and a writer’s responsibility

Writers and intellectuals are obligated to stir moral indignation at gross injustices and the plight of the masses.

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Cultivating a politically-diverse generation of leaders

It is time to ensure demographic and occupational diversity across our political system.

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

“Won’t do politics”: Tarique left country giving bond, PM says

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today questioned how Tarique Rahman can lead BNP when “he can’t dare to return home”.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

Nur sued under DSA over “derogatory remarks” on PM, Nowfel

Former Ducsu vice-president Nurul Haque Nur has been sued in a case under Digital Security Act in Chattogram – for allegedly making “derogatory remarks” about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Deputy Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury Nowfel.

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