Tug-of-war over water lily continues
EC cites emblem rules; NCP warns it won’t join polls without desired symbol
22 October 2025, 18:19 PM
News Analysis / Consensus to reform: Will this one stick?
Most of the political parties have signed the much-discussed and long-awaited July National Charter -- a landmark document towards reshaping Bangladesh’s democracy and its institutions.
18 October 2025, 18:11 PM
Analysis / Reform by consensus, or another consensus to reform?
Most of the political parties have signed the much-discussed and long-awaited July National Charter
18 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Groundwork laid for sweeping constitutional reforms
The July National Charter, forged in the wake of the 2024 mass uprising, seeks to reshape Bangladesh’s constitution, as it proposes extensive reforms aimed at strengthening democracy and accountability.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Reviving parliament, the heart of democracy
The July National Charter, born out of a compact among political parties, proposes a raft of constitutional reforms to reinvigorate Bangladesh’s parliament, which has remained weak and failed to function as an effective check on executive authority.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Restoring caretaker system with more safeguards
Very few topics in Bangladesh’s political discourse have sparked as much debate or endured as long as the caretaker government system. To many, it represents not just a procedural framework but also a reliable means of conducting free and fair elections.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
The power tango between the PM and the president
Reforms ahead of the national election have been the most consistent pledge of the interim government. One of the core reforms, apart from reviving the caretaker government system, is to bring about a balance of power between the prime minister and the president.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
A dozen new laws for system reboot
It will require at least a dozen new laws and amendments to eight existing ones to implement the raft of proposals made in the July National Charter.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
NID forgery: EC officials compromising server security
Sources say some data entry employees sell criminals passwords
15 September 2020, 17:02 PM
Private A-level examinees demand no physical exams
A group of private A-level examination candidates urged authorities concerned to not hold exams amid the pandemic, as it will put students in severe health risks.
13 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Govt extends HSC admission deadline to Sept 17, sets max enrollment fees
The government has extended the deadline of enrolling students to class XI and fixed the highest ceiling of the admission fees.
9 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Plan to Reopen Primary Schools: Health guidelines finalised for kids
Only two will be allowed to sit on each bench at classrooms after the reopening of primary schools, and everyone in those institutions -- students, teachers and other staffers -- will have to wear masks.
8 September 2020, 18:00 PM
He sang for freedom and fought bigotry
Liberation War Museum trustee Ziauddin Tariq Ali, a freedom fighter and social activist, died from Covid-19 yesterday. He was 75.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Literacy project falls thru’
The government project to provide basic literacy to people aged 15 and above has failed to meet its target for the third consecutive year as more than 21 lakh people in the age group are still illiterate.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM
EC backtracks on RPO reform
Following criticism from different quarters, the Election Commission has made a U-turn on its plan to revise the Representation of the People Order (RPO), 1972.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM
University Students: Govt sits on UGC proposal for free Net
The government is dilly-dallying over a UGC proposal to introduce free internet packages for university students at a time when many pupils are suffering due to the increasing cost of mobile data packages.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Promotion of Students to Higher Grade: PM hints at no exams this year
This year’s Junior School Certificate and its equivalent exams were cancelled yesterday while Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hinted that students might be promoted without having to sit for class final tests.
27 August 2020, 18:00 PM
No PECE this year
The coronavirus situation forced the government to cancel this year’s Primary Education Completion Examination and its equivalent Ebtedayee Education Completion Exam.
25 August 2020, 18:00 PM
No Primary Education Completion, equivalent exams this year
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the government to cancel this year’s Primary Education Completion Examination and its equivalent Ebtedayee Education Completion exam.
25 August 2020, 09:57 AM
‘EC will turn into a cat’
In a “note of dissent”, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar yesterday differed with the Election Commission’s move to revise the Representation of the People Order, 1972, and the election-related laws of local government bodies.
24 August 2020, 18:00 PM
School feeding for 1.41cr students
The government has chalked out a mammoth Tk 19,280 crore project proposal to provide daily school meals for all 1.41 crore government primary school students to increase attendance and reduce dropouts.
20 August 2020, 18:00 PM
2.69 lakh students did not apply in first phase
More than 2.69 lakh students who passed SSC and dakhil examinations this year are yet to apply for getting enrolled in HSC level, until nine hours before closing the first phase of admission process yesterday.
20 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Massive Tk 19,280cr school-feeding programme awaits approval
The government has chalked out a mammoth Tk 19,280 crore project proposal to provide daily school meals to all 1.41 crore government primary school students in a bid to increase attendance and reduce dropouts.
20 August 2020, 17:35 PM
PEC Exams 2020: Primary edn ministry seeks PM’s approval for cancellation
The primary and mass education ministry yesterday sent a proposal to the Prime Minister’s Office, seeking Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s approval to cancel this year’s Primary Education Completion (PEC) and its equivalent exams.
19 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Admission at Public Univs: Centralised tests now uncertain
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown into uncertainty the introduction of centralised admission tests at public universities this year.
16 August 2020, 18:00 PM
A Level Exam Results: Many students upset by downgrading
Students were “stunned and aggrieved” and demanded a revision after their O and A level results were downgraded by Cambridge International board, which marked students based on a formula in the absence of the usual exams due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
14 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Development Projects: Where disorder reigns supreme
The planning ministry yesterday expressed disappointment over frequent amendments in projects, one after another missed deadlines, and the directors’ absence at project sites.
13 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Govt may scrap PEC, JSC exams
The government is considering cancelling this year’s Primary Education Completion, Junior School Certificate and equivalent exams due to the coronavirus pandemic.
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM