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Sajjad Hossain

Sajjad Hossain is a staff reporter at The Daily Star. He can be reached at sajjadhossain084@gmail.com

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Middle class squeezed

6 October 2026
A series of price hikes leaves many families with no wiggle room
6 October 2026
BNP national council 2026

Give details on errants, ‘no more cover-ups’, BNP tells its grassroots

4 October 2026
The BNP high command has instructed grassroots organisers to promptly inform the party’s central office if any member in their area faces allegations of criminal activity, rather than conceal the matter or shield the person involved.
4 October 2026
BNP internal reform 2026

BNP now eyes cautious overhaul of Dhaka units

3 October 2026
The BNP leadership is expected to take a more cautious approach to restructuring its two Dhaka city units to strengthen the party’s presence in the capital, enforce organisational discipline, and bring in leaders with clean images.
3 October 2026
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BNP draws a line in the sand

2 October 2026
BNP leaders believe reserved-seat MP Ferdousy Ahmed resigning on the instruction of the prime minister has sent a strong warning across the party.
2 October 2026
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Be more active on social media to counter misinformation

29 September 2026
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday instructed cabinet members to become more active on social media in highlighting the government’s initiatives and responding to misinformation and negative campaigns.
29 September 2026
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BNP moves to step up grassroots activities

21 September 2026
The ruling BNP has decided to intensify its political and organisational activities across the country, asking its leaders and activists to remain alert, strengthen contact with the people, and take programmes based on local situations.
21 September 2026
Bangladesh local government election candidate selection

Picking local poll aspirants: BNP struggles, Jamaat already on the move

18 September 2026
As political parties gear up for the upcoming local government elections, the ruling BNP is struggling to contain multiple aspirants, while Jamaat-e-Islami says it has already selected candidates in most areas and many of them are already active in the field.
18 September 2026
BNP national council 2026

BNP looks to fix centre to rein in grassroots

11 September 2026
The BNP is likely to decide this week on the schedule for its long-awaited national council as the party seeks to reorganise its structure and strengthen its grassroots network.
11 September 2026
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BNP’s survey-based nomination plan vexes grassroots

Ignoring its own constitution, the BNP has begun selecting nominees for the upcoming national election through surveys conducted by its central leadership, a move that has left many grassroots leaders anxious and dissatisfied.
19 September 2025
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BNP plans image clean-up before February polls

The BNP has decided to launch a countrywide campaign in mid-October to improve its public image, counter opposition narratives and reassure voters of its commitment to reforms ahead of the national election scheduled for February.
16 September 2025
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Shibir bags most of Jucsu posts too

For the very first time in the history of Jahangirnagar University, known as a den of progressive thoughts, Islami Chhatra Shibir has swept the central student union polls, winning 20 of the 25 posts.
13 September 2025
Ducsu election 2025

How Chhatra Dal lost Ducsu

This time, they failed to win a single seat in the central student body
13 September 2025
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Jucsu polls: Frustration as counting drags on

More than a day after voting ended in the long-awaited Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union election, the authorities were still struggling to complete the vote count, triggering mounting anger and suspicion.
12 September 2025
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'She was like a sister'

Jahangirnagar University mourns death of young teacher on Jucsu polls duty
12 September 2025
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Mismanagement, boycotts mar Jucsu election

Five of eight panels boycotted the long-awaited Jucsu elections yesterday over allegations of irregularities, mismanagement, and vote rigging, even as polling continued from 9:00am to 5:00pm in most centres.
11 September 2025
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Journalists denied entry at women’s polling centres during Jucsu polls

Reporters face repeated access restrictions at women’s halls despite election regulations
11 September 2025
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Ducsu debacle a rude awakening for BNP

The analysts say the loss ahead of other major student union elections warrants drastic re-organisation of the JCD
10 September 2025
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Strong on condemnation, weak on action

In 13 months, the government has issued at least 13 condemnations. That's one per month.
7 September 2025
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BNP says ‘no’ to constitutional reforms under interim govt

The BNP has said it will not support any constitutional reforms before the national election in February 2026, arguing that such changes must be made by the next parliament.
5 September 2025
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BNP at 47: Caught between prospects and perils

The BNP has survived Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule, during which over a million cases were filed against its leaders and activists for trying to launch street agitations demanding elections under a non-partisan government. Thousands were jailed, including Chairperson Khaleda Zia and other top leaders.
31 August 2025
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Hammamkhana now a canvas for visitors

When you step inside the gates of Lalbagh Fort, the first thing that catches your eye is a burnt-orange, terracotta-coloured square building.
17 August 2025
Tarique Rahman

BNP, allies to contest polls unitedly

The BNP and its like-minded partners, who had staged simultaneous protests against the Awami League government, will take part in the February election as an alliance.
8 August 2025
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July mass uprising day: Flags, flares and freedom take over Manik Mia

Just as the clock struck 2:25pm, a wave of jubilation swept through Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka as slogans rang out and hundreds of balloons floated skyward, all commemorating the anniversary of the historic day when deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country.
5 August 2025
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July Charter runs into a snag

Jamaat, NCP and IAB have voiced reservations about the draft while BNP has expressed partial agreement with the proposed reforms
29 July 2025
BNP To Take Action Against Rebels

BNP struggles to rein in the rogues

Over the past 11 months, 349 incidents of political violence took place across the country, BNP and its affiliated organisations were linked to 323 of these
12 July 2025
Tarique Rahman

Tarique pledges change, but are his party men listening?

First, they beat him. Then they smashed his head and body with bricks and stones
12 July 2025
BNP To Take Action Against Rebels

A viral photo, a lesson for BNP

Today, the real fight is not just in speeches or rallies, but in what people see and believe on social media platforms
7 July 2025
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Lotus silk: the fabric of the future

Imagine if the next global fashion sensation did not emerge from Paris or Milan but quietly bloomed in a lotus pond in the wetlands of Bangladesh.
4 July 2025

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