Can the vision for 'New Bangladesh' ignore the poor, farmers, workers, youth, women, or employment and climate crises?

Majority confident about free polls, but scepticism lingers among youth and educated groups

Political parties must resolve disputes over July Charter implementation

How will the government stop this brutality?

Government, political parties, and the public all have a role to play in restoring law and order

Nine beaten to death in first 10 days of August

One year into its tenure, the interim government is struggling to bring stability to the country’s educational institutions, beset by campus unrest and disruptions to academic activities.

The recent announcement of election timeline has allayed apprehensions and brought a sense of calm among major political players who have often been at odds with each other.

One year into its tenure, the interim government has a record of stark contradictions. While it successfully pulled the economy back from the brink of collapse, it has profoundly failed to restore the confidence of investors, leaving the economic future in a state of vulnerable uncertainty.

TIB report paints a grim picture of post-uprising reality

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday cast doubt on the motives of those questioning the interim government’s ability to hold the upcoming national election.

Government must ensure quick and fair investigations

Shocking nature of some recent crimes shows how emboldened criminals have become

There was, for a brief interval last month, the hope of reaching consensus, of returning to democratic nation-building in earnest.

The foreign ministry should not be credited for Yunus's engagements in London with politicians, business leaders, academics, and leading diaspora figures.

Central bank must strive to improve banking sector’s health

Prof Yunus’s visit, beyond its ceremonial significance, marks a symbolic shift.

It seems that the two leaders have agreed to work towards a smooth democratic transition, with agreements on reforms paving the way towards a pre-Ramadan election.

Ordinance on freedom fighters creates confusion, controversy

Proposed budget for FY2025-26 does not reflect government’s stated priorities