Govt officials hopeful election announcement will clear the air
They expect reforms to be completed or nearly completed before the elections
6 June 2025, 16:42 PM
First ever April election on the cards
Bangladesh has witnessed 12 national elections since independence and none of them were held in April
6 June 2025, 16:02 PM
Can't afford another lost decade for education
Whenever the issue of education surfaces in Bangladesh, policymakers across the political spectrum tend to strike a familiar chord. "Education is our top priority," they harp
6 June 2025, 04:00 AM
Can the consensus commission break the deadlock?
A collective dialogue should streamline the process and accelerate resolutions
3 June 2025, 05:34 AM
Major parties favour bicameral parliament
However, they differ on the composition of parliament and the electoral process, as outlined in their proposals to the Constitution Reform Commission
20 May 2025, 19:24 PM
Academic stalemate at 4 public univs
Four public universities have been experiencing severe disruption to their academic activities due to ongoing demonstrations by students and teachers, putting the future of nearly 70,000 students in jeopardy.
15 May 2025, 18:07 PM
Banning party activities: Govt amends anti-terror law
The interim government is set to bring the curtain down on the Awami League as a functioning political party.
11 May 2025, 18:04 PM
22 sectors still pay wages below poverty line
At least 22 sectors in Bangladesh continue to pay their workers much less than what is needed to meet basic human needs.
30 April 2025, 18:01 PM
22 out of 35 parties want caretaker govt system
As per proposals sent to constitution reform commission
18 April 2025, 18:01 PM
The spirit of Mujibnagar government can still guide us
It envisioned a republic built on the principles of equality, human dignity, and social justice
17 April 2025, 04:54 AM
What is Pahela Baishakh if not a dawn of hope?
As the crimson sun rises on the first day of Baishakh, its golden rays spill over a land alive with colour, music, and tradition
14 April 2025, 05:25 AM
Constitutional reforms: Most parties want changes in basic principles, preamble
Perceived to be an embodiment of the July uprising, the interim government was empowered with an overwhelming mandate for reforms.
13 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Bangladesh moves to deal with US tariff shock
As new US tariffs shake global trade routes, Bangladesh is pursuing a plan to reduce its trade imbalance with the US through targeted import increases, regulatory reforms and behind-the-scenes diplomacy. Bangladesh is not panicking and may even stand to gain, officials said yesterday.
5 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Transnational education: Expanding access to world-class learning in Bangladesh
For many students, pursuing higher education abroad remains an unattainable dream due to high costs and logistical challenges. However, transnational education (TNE) is reshaping the global learning landscape, offering internationally recognised degrees without the need to leave one’s home country.
22 March 2025, 19:01 PM
Be impartial during polls
Reiterating the government’s plan to hold the next general election in December, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday told police to act impartially and not give in to pressure from any group during the polls.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
July Uprising: Student leaders first reached out to Yunus on Aug 1
Protesting students began reaching out to Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus as early as August 1, 2024, through his colleagues, at the peak of the mass uprising against the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
14 March 2025, 20:51 PM
Salami tradition caught up in politics over banknotes
The central bank has not been able to issue new notes without the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
13 March 2025, 06:38 AM
EC starts process to register new political parties
The Election Commission, reaffirming that the next parliamentary polls will be held in December, yesterday initiated the registration process for new political parties.
10 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Consensus commission: Critical issues picked for party feedback
To seek political parties’ opinions, it has picked the “most crucial” proposals from a wide range of recommendations made by reform commissions
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
‘A speech more notable for what wasn’t said’
March 1971 was electric.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM