Opinion / Whom will the Awami League supporters vote for?
The Awami League (AL) is very likely to haunt the entire exercise.
16 October 2025, 03:00 AM
A voice of resistance, progressive thought falls silent
Badruddin Umar, the eminent public intellectual, historian, and political activist, passed away in Dhaka yesterday at the age of 94. He breathed his last at Bangladesh Specialised Hospital, Shyamoli, around 10:05am. He was suffering from old-age complications.
7 September 2025, 18:10 PM
Badruddin Umar speaks / 'We must not lose focus from real political barriers'
Hasina took dynasty politics to levels we could not have ever imagined. What happened to Sheikh Mujib’s former residence was unfortunate. But I would say that Sheikh Hasina is partly responsible for the incident.
7 September 2025, 08:22 AM
The 36th day of July / August 5, 2024: The day the people triumphed
August 5 became a watershed in Bangladesh’s history -- the climactic peak of the July uprising.
4 August 2025, 18:10 PM
The July that rocked Bangladesh / August 4, 2024: The deadliest day of the uprising
August 4, 2024 marked the deadliest day of Bangladesh’s student-led uprising, as the non-cooperation movement entered an explosive new phase.
3 August 2025, 18:08 PM
The July that rocked Bangladesh / August 03, 2024: A nation united under one demand
On August 3, 2024, the anti-discrimination movement in Bangladesh reached a new peak as protesters rejected prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s offer for dialogue and instead placed a singular, uncompromising demand before the nation: the resignation of the prime minister and her entire cabinet.
2 August 2025, 18:16 PM
The July that rocked Bangladesh / August 2, 2024: Nationwide clashes as violence returns
After nearly two weeks of tense calm, Bangladesh once again plunged into violence on August 2, 2024, as widespread clashes broke out between protesters and police -- often aided by ruling party activists -- across multiple districts.
1 August 2025, 18:30 PM
The July that rocked Bangladesh / August 1, 2024: Jamaat banned, protests surge, death toll mounts
The day marked a turning point in Bangladesh’s deepening political crisis, as the government officially banned Jamaat-e-Islami and all its affiliated organisations, including Islami Chhatra Shibir.
31 July 2025, 18:16 PM
‘Rebuild Shonar Bangla’
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today calls upon the people irrespective of their political opinion, cast or creed to take a determined vow to dedicate themselves to the welfare of the suffering masses of Bangladesh.
13 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu retains cabinet and defence portfolios
Prime Minister Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman retains the defence and cabinet affairs after reallocating portfolios among the members of his expanded cabinet today.
12 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Pakistan accepts repatriation proposal
The prime minister of Nepal Kirtinidhi Bista has sent a message of greetings and good wishes on behalf of his majesty’s
11 April 2020, 18:00 PM
‘All shades of opinion will be considered’
The first Constituent Assembly of Bangladesh commences its session on April 10, 1972, with a promise to give the new nation a
10 April 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Every means will be used to establish socialism’
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is today elected leader of the Awami League Parliamentary Party in the Bangladesh Constituent Assembly. Bangladesh Constituent Assembly will open tomorrow to begin a new chapter in the history of the new nation.
8 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu to continue as party chief
Bangladesh Awami League Council today unanimously adopts a resolution requesting Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to continue as the president of the organisation till the next session of the Council.
7 April 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Rise above petty interest’
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, president of Bangladesh Awami League, asks his party men to rise above petty interest and engage themselves in constructive work to take the war-ravaged country towards the path of progress.
6 April 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Help repatriation of Bangalees’
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, President of Bangladesh Awami League today expels 16 Member of Constituent Assembly (MCAs) from the party for acting against the discipline, interest and directions of the party.
5 April 2020, 18:00 PM
‘US recognition will open up a new chapter’
Bangabandhu today expresses his confidence that the formal recognition to Bangladesh by the US will open up a new chapter in the development of friendly cooperation and understanding between the people of the two countries for their mutual benefit.
4 April 2020, 18:00 PM
US recognises Bangladesh
The United States of America today accords recognition to Bangladesh as a sovereign and independent state. The US is the 57th country and the fourth of the five big powers to recognise Bangladesh.
3 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Political freedom must embody economic emancipation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman gives the Nixon administration 10 days’ time to recognise Bangladesh or the Bangladesh government would close down the US Mission in Dhaka.
2 April 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Don’t demand anything for three years’
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today says that conspiracy is going on, within and outside, against the new-born state of
1 April 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Peace must be restored’
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today urges farmers to take to cooperative farming for the optimum use of land and increase agricultural production.
31 March 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Stop strikes, gheraos’
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman calls upon the people to do away with strikes and gheraos and invest their energies into rebuilding the country. He asks them to maintain discipline and increase production in industries and in fields.
30 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu calls for mass education
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today emphasises the need for mass education in the country. He observes that without
29 March 2020, 18:00 PM
“Don’t try to subvert nationalisation”
Bangabandhu today urges the people to dedicate themselves to the task of national reconstruction of the country subordinating
28 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Constituent assembly meeting summoned
The president of Bangladesh summons the first session of the Constituent Assembly of Bangladesh to meet at 10:00am on April 10 at the Assembly Building in Tejgaon, Dhaka. This will be the first meeting of the members of the Constituent Assembly of the newborn state.
27 March 2020, 18:00 PM
“We believe in peaceful co-existence”
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today spells out the non-aligned and positive neutral foreign policy of Bangladesh and says, “We are dedicated to seeking peace and to keeping ourselves out of big power politics and conflicts.” He adds, “We believe in peaceful co-existence and are eager to establish friendly relations with our neighbours.”
26 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Free Bangladesh celebrates first Independence Day
In a historic address to the nation broadcast and telecast today from his office, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declares his commitment towards establishing socialism in Bangladesh and presents his nationalisation scheme.
25 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu recalls martyrs’ sacrifice
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today at a meeting with Rayer Bazar Awami League members says,
24 March 2020, 18:00 PM