The day before his assassination
15 August 2026
It was like any other day.
On August 14, 1975, the president’s office carried out its routine functions. Officials exchanged pleasantries, ministers held meetings, decisions were taken and instructions were given.
15 August 2026
SSC pass rate hits 19-year low
11 August 2026
This year’s SSC results painted a grim picture, with the pass rate across the nine general education boards hitting a 19-year low and GPA-5 achievers falling to their lowest level since 2020.
11 August 2026
Teacher shortages strain government primary schools
8 August 2026
Government primary schools across Bangladesh are struggling to keep lessons on track as headteacher posts remain vacant in more than half of the institutions while thousands of assistant-teacher positions also remain unfilled, putting extra pressure on teachers and disrupting classes.
8 August 2026
Presidential election: A process shackled by provisions
8 August 2026
When Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned as president on July 24, the spotlight immediately shifted to who would succeed him at Bangabhaban.
8 August 2026
Analysis / How Sheikh Hasina's iron grip unravelled
5 August 2026
From electoral controversies to student protests, the events that brought an end to Hasina's 15-year rule
5 August 2026
Looking back at July: Road to one-point demand
4 August 2026
It began with a question that resonated with millions of young Bangladeshis competing for scarce government jobs: should merit take a back seat to quotas?
4 August 2026
Poll campaigns cost nothing for most parties
1 August 2026
Twenty-seven of the 50 parties that contested February’s general election reported zero campaign expenditure, according to filings submitted to the Election Commission (EC).
1 August 2026
BNP violates polls pledges with 12 government appointments
29 July 2026
The government has handed out contractual appointments to 12 BNP leaders and activists across key entities, including the Election Commission, despite its manifesto pledge to prevent the politicisation of institutions and strengthen their independence.
29 July 2026
Wasa water to cost more
A day after electricity prices were raised, Wasa has increased water tariffs for residential and commercial uses in Dhaka for the second time in a span of seven months, dealing a double blow to consumers.
28 February 2020
No Shaheed Minar in 77% primary schools
A staggering 77 percent of the government primary schools do not have Shaheed Minar, a monument where students can pay homage to the martyrs of the Language Movement.
20 February 2020
Mujib Borsho: No excess in celebrations
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last night asked her party leaders and activists not to go overboard with the observance of “Mujib Borsho”, the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
18 February 2020
Uniform Univ Admission Test: Educationists split over UGC move
Renowned educationists are divided over the University Grants Commission’s move to introduce a central entrance test for public universities.
13 February 2020
Uniform Admission Test: UGC all set; 4 major univs still undecided
From this year, all public universities have to enrol students through a centralised admission test as the University Grants Commission is all set to introduce the new system to reduce hassles of admission seekers.
12 February 2020
Councillor Race: Tainted figures, rebels fare well
At least 17 controversial ward councillor candidates, all backed by the Awami League, emerged victorious in Saturday’s Dhaka city polls.
2 February 2020
AL, BNP face off as Dhaka goes to polls
A little over a year after the parliamentary election, the two arch-rival political parties once again lock horns in the much-anticipated Dhaka city polls today amid widespread fears of violence and concerns over the use of EVMs.
31 January 2020
EC looks up to young voters
The Election Commission hopes that the voter turnout will increase in Dhaka city elections with participation of young voters.
31 January 2020
City polls: AL, BNP accuse each other of bringing in thugs, outsiders
With the Dhaka city corporation election just two days away, many fear law and order in the capital may deteriorate.
29 January 2020
First major EVM-only polls: Big test for Election Commission
Amid reservations of opposition political parties and experts and confusion among many voters, the Election Commission is all set to hold its first major all-EVM polls.
28 January 2020
‘Will fight for the working class’
Rakibul Alam, while walking through Mirpur 10, stopped in his tracks to listen to what a bunch of people holding signs and banners were talking about. Right there, a street rally of Dhaka North City Corporation mayoral candidate Sajedul Haq Rubel was taking place.
24 January 2020
Non-cognisable or penal offence?
A police investigation report submitted to the returning office of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) election showed that they did not find any attack on Tabith Awal -- BNP’s mayor candidate for DNCC -- and his followers.
23 January 2020
Use of EVM: Re-election with ballots if turnout below 50pc
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar yesterday said re-election should be held with traditional ballot papers if polls using EVMs see less than 50 percent voter turnout.
22 January 2020
42,700 law enforcers to be on polls duty
The Election Commission is planning to engage some 42,700 law enforcers on election duty, to maintain law and order during the Dhaka city corporations’ polls on February 1.
21 January 2020
AL candidates to fund themselves, BNP rely on family
Awami League’s mayor candidates for Dhaka city polls will meet election campaign expenditures from their pocket, while BNP and other parties’ candidates said their families will bear a significant portion of the costs.
19 January 2020
Election now on February 1
The Election Commission last night shifted the Dhaka city corporation polls date to February 1 in the face of mounting pressure from various quarters as the previous date, January 30, coincided with Saraswati Puja.
18 January 2020
EC doubles budget
The Election Commission will spend around Tk 40 crore for holding the Dhaka city polls on January 30, almost double the amount spent in the previous elections in 2015.
17 January 2020
Demand for DCC Polls Deferral: EC in a tight spot
The Election Commission appears to be in a fix as the Hindu community and Dhaka University students continue to demand deferral of the Dhaka city corporations election that coincides with Saraswati Puja, a major religious festival of the Hindus.
15 January 2020
HC bins writ seeking city polls delay
The High Court’s rejection of a writ petition filed for shifting the date of two Dhaka city elections -- as the Saraswati Puja coincides with the voting day -- has shocked Hindu community members who are demanding deferral of the date.
14 January 2020
Councillors in Dhaka City Polls: Pro-BNP aspirants face 1,024 cases
At least 69 BNP-backed councillor candidates in Dhaka city are facing more than a thousand cases while only six Awami League-supported aspirants are facing 10 lawsuits, show their affidavits submitted to the returning officers.
12 January 2020