100 days of BNP government / Hope, crisis, and shadows of old habits complicate honeymoon period
27 May 2026, 11:37 AM
Running a country like Bangladesh is like riding a wild bull -- chaotic and unpredictable
27 May 2026, 11:37 AM
Analysis / The fall of India’s Left has been a slow, steady erosion
5 May 2026, 21:09 PM
Kerala defeat ends last stronghold
5 May 2026, 21:09 PM
Lively debate, yet much left wanting
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The first session of the parliament ended with the promise of a vibrant House with lively debates but also revealed weaknesses in the failure to adopt reforms.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
‘We are open to opposition input on fuel situation’ - PM tells JS
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday told parliament that the government will consider the opposition’s proposal regarding the fuel situation and, if it contains realistic measures, will certainly act on them.
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
20 ordinances lose validity
11 April 2026, 01:59 AM
Twenty of the 133 ordinances issued by the interim government -- including major reforms on judicial independence, human rights, and anti-corruption -- are set to lose validity from today.
11 April 2026, 01:59 AM
Dropped ordinances: Hard-earned reforms at risk
4 April 2026, 02:54 AM
Eminent rights activists have criticised the parliamentary special committee’s recommendation to drop key ordinances issued by the interim government, noting that most of them are tied to crucial reforms.
4 April 2026, 02:54 AM
News analysis / Opportunity for reforms slipping away once more
4 April 2026, 02:49 AM
Bangladesh’s political journey has repeatedly swung between hope and disappointment. The question now is whether the country is about to witness yet another repeat of that cycle.
4 April 2026, 02:49 AM
Key reform ordinances left to expire
3 April 2026, 04:39 AM
A special parliamentary committee, reviewing ordinances issued by the interim government, yesterday recommended that 20 of them lapse or expire, including those aimed at ensuring judicial independence, curbing enforced disappearances, and strengthening the anti-corruption and human rights commissions.
3 April 2026, 04:39 AM
Nation loses its GUARDIAN ANGEL
Though a man of literature he became the nation’s conscience for his steadfast defence of democracy, all forms of freedoms and rights, and multifaceted contributions to society.
14 May 2020, 18:00 PM
School feeding finally resumes at homes
Government officials and teachers are distributing fortified biscuits to the houses of over 30 lakh primary school students so that they are not deprived of nutrition while schools are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
12 May 2020, 18:00 PM
‘How will we pay full fees amid this crisis?’
A large group of private university students are demanding remission of tuition fees for the next semester, as their guardians are financially struggling due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
12 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Unpaid pvt university teachers in a tight spot
All educational institutions in the country have remained closed since March 17 to contain the spread of Covid-19. As the situation shows no signs of relenting, the government has now extended the closure till May 16 .
10 May 2020, 18:00 PM
People handling the dead still exposed
Health workers and police personnel who come in close contact with unidentified dead bodies for conducting autopsies and enquiries are at a high risk of Covid-19 infection.
10 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Polytechnic, Technical Institutions: Livestreamed classes begin today
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) is set to begin holding classes of polytechnic institutes through Facebook live, to minimise academic loss of students as those are closed due to coronavirus pandemic.
9 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Tobacco, Luxury Items: Govt mulls over ‘Covid-19 tax’
The government may introduce a coronavirus tax on tobacco products and several luxury goods while giving tax cuts to internet services.
8 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Online Classes Amid Shutdown: A distant reality, still for many
One and a half months into the closure of in-person classes due to the coronavirus outbreak, the majority of schools, colleges and universities across the country have yet to introduce online education.
8 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Finishing Courses at Pvt Univs: UGC allows conditional online grading
Private universities that have completed 70 percent of academic activities of current semester and have been conducting online classes successfully for theoretical courses will be able to evaluate their students via viva and presentations online.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Private universities can hold online tests in line with UGC conditions
Private universities that have completed 70 percent of academic activities for outgoing semester and have been conducting online classes successfully for theoretical courses will be able to evaluate their students through online viva exams, keeping the video open and through virtual presentations.
7 May 2020, 09:34 AM
Primary students’ stipends increased finally, after 18yrs
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approved the disbursement and increment of stipends, and extension of Primary Education Stipend Project (PESP), paving the way for financially assisting 1.37 crore elementary students, which was halted for over six months.
5 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Televised Classes for Schoolgoers: One month on, a lot left unfulfilled
Over one month after the introduction of televised classroom lectures for school students, guardians are still not happy about the quality of the lessons.
4 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Primary dropouts can increase
Risk of poor students dropping out from primary schools is growing as the government stipend distribution remains halted for six months and school feeding programme withheld for over a month.
3 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Pvt univs ask for stimulus package
Private universities have sought a stimulus package from the government to shore them up amid closure of all academic institutions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Covid-19: Private univs seek govt stimulus package
Private universities seek a stimulus package from the government to shore them up amid closure of these institutions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2 May 2020, 16:54 PM
Ensure online classes: ministry, UGC to all universities
The education ministry and the University Grants Commission (UGC) have asked all private and public universities to complete the current semester through online classes. However, private universities can only take exams in line with UGC’s guidelines.
30 April 2020, 15:54 PM
A colossal loss for the nation
National Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury will be remembered for his extraordinary service to the nation.
28 April 2020, 18:00 PM
DSHE asks teachers to help Boro harvesters
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) asks all teachers of secondary schools to lend farmers a hand in an attempt to speed up the harvest of Boro paddy as flash flood can occur in several districts at any time.
22 April 2020, 19:02 PM
Public Universities: Session jams loom large
In light of rising concerns over the Covid-19 outbreak, public universities had earlier shut down in-person classes. But most of them are yet to offer students alternative online education.
22 April 2020, 18:00 PM
HSC exams may begin in late May
The postponed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations may begin at the end of next month.
21 April 2020, 18:00 PM