While the country's population has become divided across the broader political spectrum, there are many who are not committed to supporting any particular political party. These people should not be taken for granted. To them, what matters most are the manifestos of political parties—the promises that they make to the people.

The Election Commission has set the highest limit of spending in election campaigning for candidates to Tk 25 lakh. This is an impractical policy. In several constituencies, the number of voters is more than 5-6 lakh. So, a candidate is supposed to spend Tk 4-5 for each voter.

With the elections scheduled to be held on December 30, the role of election observers is at the centre of discussions.

Although bus is the leading mode of public transport in Dhaka city, the condition in which the buses ply the city's roads is appalling. It has become difficult for the commuters to

Medical professionals in Bangladesh command considerable respect from people. However, the health sector is increasingly becoming a private affair. Doctors' fees and the cost of treatment have become very expensive for ordinary people.

US President Donald Trump has announced that the country will withdraw its troops from Syria. While there are only US 2,000 troops

As our overburdened government hospitals are unable to serve people properly, citizens are compelled to go for expensive private treatment.

Our politicians should avoid adopting a hateful and divisive tone when talking about their opponents. The way some politicians refer to

The Chief Election Commissioner says he fails to see how there isn't a “level playing field”. On the other hand, Mahbub Talukder, a dissenting commissioner, indicated that a “level playing field” is still elusive. Who is telling the truth?

Violence in the days leading up to the election is a common phenomenon in Bangladesh. The violent clashes between rival groups and parties happen because they want to establish their own dominance in a particular area.

AL-led 14-party alliance and Dr Kamal Hossain led Jatiya Oikyafront sat for a dialogue to resolve the disputes among themselves ahead of the upcoming general election.

Candidates of all political parties are busy with election campaigns as the 11th parliamentary election is only a few days away.

We have become accustomed to a curious term: “the spirit of the Liberation War.” From politicians to general people, they often vow to

Politics remains more or less an unpopular vocation and an extremely debatable topic in our country—more so for many young people who seem generally disinclined to have

Myanmar continues to delay the process of Rohingyas' safe repatriation back to their homeland. Moreover, Myanmar's religious affairs minister recently made a derogatory and provocative remark about Rohingya refugees. He referred to them as “Bengali” and falsely claimed that Bangladesh was not letting them return.

Elections constitute one of the most important pillars of any democracy. It is a crucial indicator that can help judge a country's democratic standards.

This year the election is scheduled to be held towards the end of December. Since it was in December that we managed to secure victory

Aritry Adhikary of Viqarunnisa Noon School & College ended her life hours after she and her parents were allegedly mistreated and humiliated by some teachers of the school, after she was accused of cheating in an exam.

Divorce rate in Bangladesh is increasing and some people have put the blame squarely on independent working women for this trend. It is true that women are now more career-oriented than before. And a degree of financial independence has given them a sense of freedom.

The education ministry has fixed the exam fees for SSC candidates. Tk 1,550 has been fixed for students of humanities and commerce and Tk 1,650 for students of science.