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
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
The unmatched legacy of Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury
Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury, one of Bangladesh’s most enduring public intellectuals, turned 90 on June 23.
24 June 2025, 08:25 AM
A tea room in London, a nation in waiting
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman are set to meet there on Friday evening
12 June 2025, 12:36 PM
Currency of the people: New banknotes reflect soul of a nation united in struggle
These notes tell a broader, more inclusive national story than before
7 June 2025, 07:18 AM
Govt officials hopeful election announcement will clear the air
They expect reforms to be completed or nearly completed before the elections
6 June 2025, 16:42 PM
First ever April election on the cards
Bangladesh has witnessed 12 national elections since independence and none of them were held in April
6 June 2025, 16:02 PM
Can't afford another lost decade for education
Whenever the issue of education surfaces in Bangladesh, policymakers across the political spectrum tend to strike a familiar chord. "Education is our top priority," they harp
6 June 2025, 04:00 AM
Can the consensus commission break the deadlock?
A collective dialogue should streamline the process and accelerate resolutions
3 June 2025, 05:34 AM
Major parties favour bicameral parliament
However, they differ on the composition of parliament and the electoral process, as outlined in their proposals to the Constitution Reform Commission
20 May 2025, 19:24 PM
Academic stalemate at 4 public univs
Four public universities have been experiencing severe disruption to their academic activities due to ongoing demonstrations by students and teachers, putting the future of nearly 70,000 students in jeopardy.
15 May 2025, 18:07 PM
Banning party activities: Govt amends anti-terror law
The interim government is set to bring the curtain down on the Awami League as a functioning political party.
11 May 2025, 18:04 PM