Politics
Why students are worried about BCL committees at private universities
BCL's excursion into private universities may be a cause for concern.
3 September 2022
Why BUET students oppose student politics
Students are outraged over the recent incidents at BUET.
15 August 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.
27 July 2022
Ali Riaz, UPL discuss 'More Than Meets The Eye: Essays on Bangladeshi Politics'
Ali Riaz has tried to determine the current political trends as well as trends that may emerge in the future with his keen insight.
24 July 2022
How late can a Late Lateef be?
For most guests of honour at seminars, inaugurations or book launches, if they are VIPs, being on time is unthinkable. The norm is to arrive at least an hour later than the stipulated time, while the other guests and participants huff and puff with exasperation and then speak well over the allotted time.
7 July 2022
Why is the youth out of touch with Bangladeshi politics?
A generation more in touch with international relations than news at home.
23 June 2022
Our movement has kicked off with JCD demo: BNP
The BNP today said that its movement on the streets has been kicked off with the movement of its student wing Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD).
27 May 2022
Jubo Dal’s new committee: Tuku made president, Munna general secretary
BNP has formed a new committee for Jubo Dal, the youth front of the party, led by former Chhatra Dal President Sultan Salahuddin Tuku.
27 May 2022
Remain neutral: Imran Khan tells Pakistan army
PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday told the military to stick to its stated stance of being "neutral".
22 May 2022
AL never uses backdoor to grab power: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Awami League never used the backdoor for grabbing power, rather it always assumes state power through elections.
7 May 2022
4 killed, 15 injured as AL factions clash in Kushtia
At least four people were killed and 15 others injured this evening (May 2, 2022) in a clash between two Awami League factions in the Jhaudia union of Kushtia’s Sadar upazila, over establishing dominance.
2 May 2022
Understanding Political Labels
Where do you fall on the spectrum?
11 August 2021
Celebrate Mujib year in a way to benefit common people: Hasina
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, also the prime minister, today asked Awami League and its associate bodies to observe the Mujib Year till December 16 next working out separate programmes, including pro-people ones, so that the common people can be benefited from this celebration.
21 March 2021
Satireday Cartoon : Challenging times
Satireday Cartoon : Challenging times
29 May 2020
Chapasthan removed from world map after cartoon ruins its national image
The League of Nations -- the body which pretends to have a mighty, big say in global affairs -- yesterday removed Chapasthan from the world map following a really funny cartoon drawn about it.
22 May 2020
Activist killed by criminals in Rangamati, UPDF claims
An activist of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) was shot dead by unidentified criminals at Banduk Bhanga union in Rangamati today, a statement by the organisation claims.
19 February 2020
AL to reorganise party from the grassroots: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her ruling Awami League had taken initiatives to reconstitute the party from the grassroots, aiming to enhance its organisational strength.
19 April 2019
We repeat the PM's call
We reiterate fully the prime minister's call to the newly elected leaders of Ducsu to help revive healthy politics on campus. The prime minister has hit the nail on the head with her statement.
17 March 2019
A 'new normal'?
In its 48th year, Bangladesh faces a new existential question to ponder. What now passes as “normal”?
2 March 2019
Midday Brief, Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Hello readers! How are you doing today?
Here are the headlines so far on December 25, 2018
25 December 2018