A fresh start for parliamentary democracy
13 March 2026, 03:42 AM
The 13th parliament yesterday held its inaugural sitting amid a heated atmosphere, as opposition MPs staged a walkout in protest against President Mohammed Shahabuddin speaking in the House.
13 March 2026, 03:42 AM
13th National Parliamentary Election / Postal ballots swing in Jamaat’s favour
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Though the BNP won the February 12 national polls decisively, the main opposition Jamaat-e-Islami performed stronger in postal ballots.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Analysis / Parliament must not repeat the failures of the past
12 March 2026, 10:52 AM
After decades of boycotts and hollow debate, expectations are high for genuine lawmaking and accountability
12 March 2026, 10:52 AM
With high hopes, 13th parliament goes into session
12 March 2026, 02:12 AM
The 13th parliament begins its journey today amid hopes that the new House will emerge as the living centre of democratic practice, alive with constructive debate, meaningful decision-making, and a strong role in holding the government accountable.
12 March 2026, 02:12 AM
An unprecedented event for the House
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM
In a scene never witnessed before in Bangladesh’s parliamentary history, the maiden sitting of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad is likely to begin today with the speaker’s chair vacant for a brief period.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM
National election: Record 16.91 lakh ballots rejected
7 March 2026, 03:28 AM
An unprecedented number of ballots was rejected in the February 12 national polls.
7 March 2026, 03:28 AM
HISTORIC MARCH 7 / The day the nation held its breath
7 March 2026, 03:11 AM
Bangladesh bristled with anticipation, convinced that a defining moment was approaching.
7 March 2026, 03:11 AM
Urban voters show ballot box apathy
26 February 2026, 03:12 AM
The voting rate in constituencies across the 12 city corporation areas was significantly lower than in rural areas.
26 February 2026, 03:12 AM
Shortened versions of SSC, HSC exams likely in Nov, Dec
The SSC examinations will be held in November and the HSC tests in December if the Covid situation improves, the government announced yesterday allaying to some extent worries of around 36 lakh students as well as their guardians.
15 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt’s New Stimulus Packages: For the poor made poorer
The government yesterday announced a Tk 3,200 crore relief package for the ultra-poor and destitute families and the tourism sector -- segments that were dealt a fresh blow by the latest round of hard lockdown to contain the second wave of Covid-19 cases.
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt won’t reopen schools amid Covid wave
Unicef and Unesco yesterday urged decision-makers and governments all over the world to prioritise the safe reopening of schools in order to avoid a “generational catastrophe”.
12 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Justice now a mirage to them
Hasan Mirdha Akash is losing hope of getting justice.
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM
SSC, HSC exams: Pros, cons of alternatives being weighed
The government is looking for alternative ways to evaluate SSC and HSC examinees this year as uncertainty looms over holding of the major public exams if the Covid situation does not improve significantly.
7 July 2021, 09:51 AM
Local body polls amid Covid fears
The elections to 204 union parishads and two municipalities and by-polls to the Laxmipur-2 constituency are going to be held today amid coronavirus fears.
20 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Supplementary Budget: Passed amid uproar over graft
Baffling -- is how one would describe the parliamentary session in which the Tk 13,987.3 crore supplementary budget for fiscal 2020-21 was passed.
7 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Education Budget: Yawning digital gap glossed over
Amidst a clamour to ensure digitalisation of all educational institutions and to get digital devices in the hands of all students, yesterday’s proposed budget for a Covid-battered education sector appeared to have glossed over those needs.
3 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Ex-VC Sobhan violated rules
The outgoing vice-chancellor of Rajshahi University has violated the constitution, university law, and a government embargo by appointing 137 teachers and staffers on the last day of his office, found a probe committee.
23 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Women in Politics: Parties get another nine years to ensure 33pc representation
Political parties of the country are likely to get another nine years to keep at least 33 percent positions of all committee at local and national levels reserved for women as all the major parties failed to ensure it before the deadline.
22 May 2021, 18:00 PM
NID services going to Home from EC
All services relating to National Identity (NID) cards are set to be shifted from the Election Commission to the home ministry.
19 May 2021, 18:00 PM
EC mulls by-polls to Papul’s constituency
The Election Commission is considering to hold by-election to the Laxmipur-2 constituency -- of Mohammad Shahid Islam, also known as Kazi Papul -- amid Covid-19 pandemic for constitutional obligation.
18 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Graft Probe Against VCs: UGC irked as ministry keeps mum
Over the last year and a half, the University Grants Commission had recommended taking action against at least four vice-chancellors of public universities upon investigation of their alleged corruption and irregularities.
17 May 2021, 18:00 PM
5.92m students at risk of learning loss
The Covid-driven school closure of over a year has put millions of the country’s students at risk of learning loss, a new study has said.
10 May 2021, 18:00 PM
UGC allows online exams for public univs
The University Grants Commission (UGC) yesterday allowed public universities to hold exams online, considering students’ interests and also reducing session jams.
6 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Ex-bureaucrat’s appointment at public university irks teachers
The appointment of a former additional secretary as treasurer of Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science and Technology University in Jamalpur has irked teachers of public universities.
6 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Public University Admission Tests: VCs’ panel delays them
Admission tests of public universities would be delayed due to the country’s coronavirus situation.
5 May 2021, 18:00 PM
UGC mulls online exams for public universities
The University Grants Commission is considering allowing public universities to hold exams online keeping in mind that it would benefit students and also reduce session jams.
3 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Draft Education Act: All guidebooks to be banned
The education ministry is set to finalise the draft of the Education Act soon, keeping a provision for imposing ban on printing, publishing, and marketing notebooks and guidebooks.
2 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Reaching Those in Need of Help: Govt struggles for lack of enough data
The government faces a challenge in reaching the target population in need of financial assistance amid the Covid pandemic in the absence of a comprehensive database of poor people.
28 April 2021, 18:00 PM