When the Awami League (AL) announced its manifesto with the slogan ‘Charter for Change’ ahead of the general elections in 2008, it drew applause from various sections of society

Intra-party feud and selection of “wrong candidate” caused the ruling Awami League to suffer a humiliating defeat in Tuesday’s mayoral polls in Rangpur city, said local politicians and civil society members.

In the current environment, it is the ruling party that has been seen in the offensive.

Five days into major reshuffle in the cabinet, Finance Minister Muhith says that there would not be further change in it anytime soon.