Make voting a fundamental right
The Constitutional Reform Commission proposes voting to be recognised as a fundamental right, so that people can seek legal remedies if it is violated.
22 January 2025, 18:54 PM
3 in 4 fear autocratic resurgence if politics doesn’t change
Almost 74% people warned of this resurgence if nominations continued to be sold off
18 January 2025, 03:53 AM
Reform commission reports: Proposals seek to bring youths into JS
Reform commissions on the constitution and election process have both recommended measures that increase opportunities for the youth to run for parliament and become more involved in politics, sparking both hope and criticism.
17 January 2025, 18:10 PM
Political parties: Elect leaders by secret ballot
Two reform commissions have proposed changing laws to ensure democracy within political parties and promote transparency and integrity in their financing, including election funding.
16 January 2025, 18:02 PM
So, what’s a bicameral parliament?
Simply put, a two-house parliament provides for better checks and balances, through more discussions and debates.
15 January 2025, 18:17 PM
NCTB prints wrong date for Abu Sayed's death in textbook
This apparent error has caused confusion among many.
5 January 2025, 10:48 AM
Democracy ends where leadership begins
The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties
4 January 2025, 18:28 PM
Maayer Daak finds a place in school text
Eighth grade English for Today includes chapter on Women’s Role in Uprising
3 January 2025, 06:08 AM
Proportional representation: It’s unlikely to be recommended
The Electoral Reform Commission is likely to refrain from recommending a proportional representation system, ignoring the proposal of most political parties.
2 January 2025, 18:23 PM
EC to verify voter list
The Election Commission has said it will verify the information of the country’s 12.36 crore voters ahead of the next national election -- a decision the BNP terms absurd.
2 January 2025, 18:13 PM
Rappers Hannan, Shezan featured in Class 7 textbook
Hannan and Shezan, stood out as voices of defiance and etched their names into text books
2 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Wait for textbooks gets longer
Most students did not receive new textbooks on the first day of the year mainly because of printing and shipping delays.
1 January 2025, 18:04 PM
Wrong name of July martyr printed in textbook
The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has made an error in publishing the name of a July uprising martyr in one of the textbooks for fifth graders.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM
New textbooks will say Ziaur Rahman declared independence
The new textbooks for primary and secondary students will now state that Ziaur Rahman declared the independence of Bangladesh in 1971.
31 December 2024, 18:37 PM
Primary, Secondary level: Major changes coming to Bangla, English textbooks
Bangla and English textbooks for primary and secondary educational institutions are set to see some major changes, including the dropping of some contents related to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
30 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Polls should be govt’s priority, not lowering of voting age
Emphasising the urgency of general elections, political party leaders cautioned against lowering the voting age. They argued that such a move could spark controversy and push back the polls date in the process.
29 December 2024, 18:17 PM
Last 3 national polls: Election commissioners breached oath of office
The Electoral Reform Commission is likely to recommend an investigation into irregularities during the last three national polls held under ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
27 December 2024, 18:23 PM
Awami League’s education policy to be scrapped
The interim government has decided to cancel the education policy adopted in 2010 during the Sheikh Hasina government’s tenure, describing it as “improper and unimplementable”.
18 December 2024, 18:00 PM
VC appointment: No uniform policy in 53 years
The appointment of vice chancellor at public universities ultimately comes down to the candidates’ political leanings, despite repeated calls for reforming the process.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Martyred Intellectuals’ Day: No list of martyred intellectuals for now
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has put on hold its initiative to prepare a comprehensive list of martyred intellectuals, who were brutally killed by Pakistani military forces with the help of local collaborators in 1971, creating uncertainty over the completion of such a list.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM