JS may get 270 days for dual functions
The National Consensus Commission is expected to propose that the next elected parliament be given 270 days to serve both as a legislative body and a Constitution Reform Assembly.
22 October 2025, 22:13 PM
July charter: Draft special order likely by week’s end
The National Consensus Commission is working on a special order that would authorise a referendum on implementing the just-signed July National Charter.
19 October 2025, 21:31 PM
Shibir dominates Cucsu and hall union elections
Along with winning the seventh Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) election, the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel Shompritir Shikkharthi Jote also bagged most votes in the hall union polls.
16 October 2025, 18:14 PM
Counting underway in Cucsu polls
The Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) and hall council elections were held mostly peacefully yesterday.
15 October 2025, 18:39 PM
Cucsu polls: Visually impaired students feel left out as Braille system absent
'I don’t feel we are truly participating in the voting,' says one of them
15 October 2025, 07:19 AM
Cucsu polls: Students express excitement for casting their first-ever votes
Voting underway in long-awaited Cucsu elections after 35 years
15 October 2025, 04:32 AM
Cucsu polls return today after 35yrs
The Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) and hall union elections are set to take place today after a gap of 35 years, becoming the third public university to hold such polls after the political changeover in August last year.
14 October 2025, 21:26 PM
July Charter: Signing first, implementation decision later
The National Consensus Commission will submit its recommendations on implementing the July Charter after its signing on October 17, as it has yet to finalise the implementation process, commission sources said.
13 October 2025, 21:21 PM
Veggies too pricey even in mid-winter
Prices of almost all vegetables have gone up in Dhaka’s kitchen markets over the last two weeks, hitting the consumers hard, though it is the peak season for winter vegetables.
12 January 2024, 18:00 PM
‘King’s parties’ super flop
Four newly-formed ones couldn’t bag a single seat in national election
8 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Such one-party centric election not desirable
A “one-party-centred election” like the one today is not desirable at all, said former election commissioner M Sakhawat Hossain.
6 January 2024, 18:00 PM
EC, govt, parties to blame for current situation
The 12th parliamentary polls are not going to be inclusive and peaceful in accordance with the South Asian standards, says former cabinet secretary Ali Imam Mazumder.
5 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Zahangir now a potential spoiler for 3 AL picks
He is not in the election race, and yet he has emerged as an “X-factor” in the polls to three parliamentary constituencies in Gazipur.
5 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Swing voters hold the key
The fate of Mymensingh-4 constituency hinges on the votes of 11 unions, including five in char areas (shallow lands that rise from a river when water level decreases).
2 January 2024, 18:00 PM
New year brings ‘unhealthy’ air
On the first day of 2024, Dhaka’s air quality was categorised as “very unhealthy” with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 259, posing a serious health risk to residents, according to a study.
1 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Farm-friendly policies working wonders
Agriculture is an incredible success story for Bangladesh.
31 December 2023, 18:00 PM
3 Netrakona Seats; Tough battle in two, not much in another
Awami League candidates in Netrakona-1 and 5 are set to face challenges from their independent party colleagues, while the AL ticket holder in Netrakona-4 is likely to have a smooth sailing for lack of a strong opponent in the upcoming national polls.
27 December 2023, 18:00 PM
On the campaign trail: It all boils down to 3 contenders
Netrakona-3, a constituency comprised of Kendua and Atpara upazilas, is going to see a three-way battle among an incumbent and two former lawmakers.
26 December 2023, 18:00 PM
On the campaign trail: A battle between state minister, ex- deputy minister
A potentially close battle for the Netrakona-2 seat is shaping up with a state minister in pole position, followed by a former deputy minister, also an ex-national footballer, who is popular among locals.
24 December 2023, 18:00 PM
No AL independents in 16 Dhaka seats
While the ruling Awami League nominees will face strong challenges from their party colleagues running as independents in many constituencies across the country, the picture seems to be quite different in Dhaka.
20 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Polls boost printing press business
As the nation gears up for the upcoming national election, the printing press industry anticipates a familiar surge in activity, traditionally marked by a boom preceding every electoral contest.
18 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Nothing for ‘king’s parties’
Speculation surrounding seat-sharing with lesser-known parties in the upcoming January 7 polls concluded yesterday as the Awami League finalised agreements only with Jatiya Party and three partners from its 14-party alliance.
18 December 2023, 11:05 AM
BNP human chains foiled in 9 districts
BNP’s first nationwide public event since October 28 was obstructed and foiled by police in nine districts yesterday.
10 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Nomination of 731 aspirants scrapped
Candidatures of at least 731 aspirants out of 2,716 have been cancelled by returning officers across the country.
4 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Candidature of 202 scrapped or put on hold
Returning officers have cancelled the candidatures of some well-known aspirants, including Mahi B Chowdhury and Abdul Mannan of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh and Mokabbir Khan of Gono Forum.
3 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Full implementation remains elusive
The Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord is yet to be fully implemented although 26 years have passed since it was signed between the then Awami League government and leaders of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samiti (PCJSS) on this day in 1997.
1 December 2023, 18:00 PM
BBS, BMET data shows stark contrast
Bangladeshi citizens living abroad at about 50.53 lakh, which is a third of that reported by other government agencies
28 November 2023, 23:45 PM
Tainted, yet given Awami League ticket
The Awami League has nominated several controversial incumbents for the January 7 parliamentary election.
27 November 2023, 18:00 PM