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
Form separate body to redraw constituencies
The Electoral Reform Commission has proposed a new law in line with internationally accepted guidelines, such as maintaining impartiality and ensuring true representation, while demarcating parliamentary constituencies.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP, Jamaat on collision course
The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami now seem to be poles apart over when the local and parliamentary elections should be held and the proportional representation system in the House.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM
EC seeks record Tk 2,794cr for next nat’l polls
The Election Commission has sought Tk 2,794 crore for conducting the 13th parliamentary election, making it the costliest poll in Bangladesh’s history.
12 February 2025, 18:54 PM
Preparing for election: EC targets Dec to get all its tasks done
There is no hard and fast decision on when the next election will be held, but the Election Commission is making preparations to hold it in December.
11 February 2025, 21:30 PM
It contradicts spirit of constitution, uprising
Political analysts have opposed the Electoral Reform Commission’s recommendation of making a bachelor’s degree mandatory to become a member of the upper house in the proposed bicameral legislature.
7 February 2025, 21:21 PM
Reform now at crucial stage
Poised on the cusp of discussions on its much-promised reforms, the interim government completes six months in office following a wave of turbulence.
7 February 2025, 19:47 PM
Only wealthy have access to politics
Elections in Bangladesh are an expensive affair, with candidates spending between Tk 5-10 crore to secure nominations and for their campaigns, according to a report by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.
1 February 2025, 19:37 PM
Polls may come sooner than later
As speculations swirl around the timing of the next general election, remarks from election commissioners and historical precedents suggest that the highly anticipated 13th national polls may take place this December or next January.
29 January 2025, 20:29 PM
Election likely to be earlier than later
Scenarios point towards a December-January election
29 January 2025, 05:41 AM
Primary education reform: Classroom size of 30 for better learning
The government committee on primary education is set to recommend a classroom size of 30 so that teachers can give extra attention to weaker students to help with their learning.
27 January 2025, 18:06 PM
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