Ban on Awami League and future actions
There is no denying the extent of damage the AL has done over the last 15 years, particularly from January 5, 2014.
12 May 2025, 02:00 AM
What Khaleda Zia’s return means for the BNP
Khaleda Zia's return is not merely a personal event.
6 May 2025, 06:43 AM
A diplomatic reset wrapped in contradiction
The Yunus-Modi meeting is less about conviction and more about pragmatism.
7 April 2025, 03:00 AM
BNP prepares for demos for election by December
Frustrated as the chief adviser has yet to clearly specify when the election will be held, the BNP is making preparations to take to the streets with a demand for polls by December.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM
From convoy to controversy: can NCP live up to its reformist image?
To his credit, Sarjis Alam attempted to explain his 100-car motorcade on Facebook, albeit by way of answering Tasnim Jara's query about the source of his funds
26 March 2025, 07:43 AM
Awami League’s crimes: What should be its punishment?
Can such a deeply rooted political entity be banned out of existence?
25 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Reform proposals: BNP opposes two-term cap on prime minister
The BNP submitted its feedback yesterday. So far, 15 other parties have submitted theirs.
23 March 2025, 20:37 PM
AL ban debate: BNP sniffs ploy to delay the polls
Party leaders argue these are "attempts to incite tensions between the military and the public, creating political unrest"
22 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Ban on Awami League and future actions
There is no denying the extent of damage the AL has done over the last 15 years, particularly from January 5, 2014.
12 May 2025, 02:00 AM
What Khaleda Zia’s return means for the BNP
Khaleda Zia's return is not merely a personal event.
6 May 2025, 06:43 AM
A diplomatic reset wrapped in contradiction
The Yunus-Modi meeting is less about conviction and more about pragmatism.
7 April 2025, 03:00 AM
BNP prepares for demos for election by December
Frustrated as the chief adviser has yet to clearly specify when the election will be held, the BNP is making preparations to take to the streets with a demand for polls by December.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM
From convoy to controversy: can NCP live up to its reformist image?
To his credit, Sarjis Alam attempted to explain his 100-car motorcade on Facebook, albeit by way of answering Tasnim Jara's query about the source of his funds
26 March 2025, 07:43 AM
Awami League’s crimes: What should be its punishment?
Can such a deeply rooted political entity be banned out of existence?
25 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Reform proposals: BNP opposes two-term cap on prime minister
The BNP submitted its feedback yesterday. So far, 15 other parties have submitted theirs.
23 March 2025, 20:37 PM
AL ban debate: BNP sniffs ploy to delay the polls
Party leaders argue these are "attempts to incite tensions between the military and the public, creating political unrest"
22 March 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP cautiously optimistic of polls in December
BNP leaders believe that the government is trying to cater to the interests of multiple political groups, which may explain the conflicting statements.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
How many more 8-year-olds will we have to bury?
This death -- or perhaps murder -- is not just a loss for the family, but a collective failure of our society to keep children safe
13 March 2025, 09:51 AM
Khaleda’s call for unity is a step in the right direction
Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.
3 March 2025, 05:00 AM
Discard traitors, those inactive during uprising
Grassroots BNP leaders yesterday said there are conspiracies to harm their party’s election prospects.
27 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Polls candidates, strategy: BNP meet today to seek info from grassroots
The BNP is holding an extended meeting today to gather opinions of its grassroots about possible election candidates and its polls strategy.
26 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Real change or more of the same?
Denial and blame games won’t save us from the deepening law and order crisis.
24 February 2025, 09:10 AM
Bangladeshi climate migrants end up in modern slavery
For thousands of Bangladeshis fleeing climate disasters, migration offers a desperate escape but at a grievous cost.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Parties fret over govt initiative to publish their stance online
While the government's push for transparency has been praised by many, some politicians worry that it could expose their parties to public criticism
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM
The honeymoon period of the interim government is over
What started as a moment of hope—a chance to break free from the chains of authoritarian rule—has increasingly turned into a struggle for meaningful reform.
14 February 2025, 05:00 AM
National polls: BNP to keep pressing govt for roadmap
Despite government assurance of polls by December, the BNP would be pushing for prompt announcement of the election roadmap as it believes a quarter is out to delay the polls.
11 February 2025, 22:02 PM
Awami League protests: A comeback or a cry for relevance?
Awami League’s protests reflect a party grappling with its own political survival rather than a genuine struggle for democracy.
5 February 2025, 02:00 AM
For stability, holding the national election should be prioritised
The interim government is not mandated to oversee local elections. Its primary responsibility is to conduct parliamentary elections.
30 January 2025, 07:00 AM