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
Divisions widen over July Charter’s status, implementation
Major political parties are divided over the July Charter’s implementation timeline
23 August 2025, 18:10 PM
July charter implementation: What notes of dissent could mean
The July National Charter, finalised after weeks of consensus talks, faces a delicate challenge over notes of dissent, most of them from the BNP and its allies.
20 August 2025, 18:27 PM
July frontliners dominate the Ducsu race
So far, nine panels have been announced for the 28 Ducsu posts.
20 August 2025, 18:05 PM
From Dhaka to Kunming for a cure
When 23-year-old Jannatul Nayeem boarded a flight from Dhaka to Kunming, he carried more than a suitcase. Packed alongside his clothes was the weight of a stubborn spinal disc problem -- and months of frustration over elusive diagnoses and dead ends.
15 August 2025, 19:19 PM
A year of progress with caveats
The recent announcement of election timeline has allayed apprehensions and brought a sense of calm among major political players who have often been at odds with each other.
7 August 2025, 18:14 PM
Nat’l consensus commission: Accord reached, dissent noted
Final day sees 7 issues settled, 6 with reservations
31 July 2025, 18:24 PM
July Charter runs into a snag
Jamaat, NCP and IAB have voiced reservations about the draft while BNP has expressed partial agreement with the proposed reforms
29 July 2025, 21:25 PM
Parties agree to cap PM’s term at 10yrs
Political parties have agreed that no individual can serve as prime minister for more than 10 years during their lifetime.
27 July 2025, 18:10 PM
Governed by Facebook posts, ruled by confusion
It was just about 7:00am on Monday. A mother sat with her daughter at a bus counter in Dinajpur, set for a two-hour commute to Rangpur for the daughter’s HSC exam three hours later.
23 July 2025, 18:12 PM
15 dead in as many training flight crashes in 2 decades
A series of training flight crashes, both military and civilian, have claimed the lives of at least 15 pilots and civilians over the past two decades, before the F7 jet crash in Dhaka’s Uttara yesterday.
21 July 2025, 22:02 PM
Why should the police collect details of election candidates?
In a letter sent to all police stations the Police Headquarters instructed officers to submit candidate information
14 July 2025, 15:09 PM
Consensus commission: Fresh caretaker models on the table now
The National Consensus Commission, BNP, and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami have each proposed separate methods for appointing the chief adviser to caretaker government.
13 July 2025, 18:20 PM
We can’t afford another discredited election
Shamsul Huda’s legacy is a lesson—integrity, transparency, and independence are not optional. Not this time…
7 July 2025, 07:58 AM
EC regains power to pick polling stations
Election Commission officials got back their authority to select polling centres for the next parliamentary election.
30 June 2025, 18:37 PM
The clock is ticking for the July Charter
July Charter will outline reform proposals agreed upon by the parties
30 June 2025, 08:46 AM
Consensus talks: Poor progress may delay July Charter
Political parties have failed to reach an agreement on any reform proposals for the fifth consecutive day of the consensus talks.
29 June 2025, 18:02 PM
Draft polls code seeks to regulate digital campaigns
The Election Commission is likely to have a set of guidelines in its electoral code of conduct for the use of social media in campaigning.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Consensus talks: Appointment of caretaker chief to take centre stage
Discussions resume today on upper house
28 June 2025, 18:02 PM
Govt launches probe into last 3 national polls
Forms investigation committee led by ex-HC judge Justice Shamim Hasnain
26 June 2025, 18:04 PM
Consensus talks: Commission recasts the NCC proposal, drops pluralism
The National Consensus Commission yesterday revised the structure and functions of the proposed National Constitutional Council.
25 June 2025, 18:10 PM