Politics
When too many crowd, the stage breaks down
The stage-breaking incident shows us that too many slogans, too much shouting, and even too much strength can be a bad thing.
9 January 2023, 12:11 PM
AL sketches out a ‘Smart Bangladesh’
The Awami League envisions a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041, seeking to build a country that would be cost-effective, sustainable, innovative and knowledge-based.
5 January 2023, 01:00 AM
Why should young people be politically aware?
It is vital that the medium through which the youth attain political knowledge is improved.
5 January 2023, 00:00 AM
Politics in 2022: AL ends it on a high note despite poor start
Political activities of the ruling Awami League in 2022 began slowly, after a quiet pandemic, and gathered significant momentum towards the end of the year.
30 December 2022, 01:00 AM
Politics in 2022: BNP’s year of dramatic rebound
The year 2022 marked a major turnaround for the BNP as the party seemed to have overcome the organisational weaknesses and political inertia that had been plaguing it since the disappointing results of the 2018 national polls.
30 December 2022, 01:00 AM
A slap on the face of our democracy
The political culture that has been bred in the country by the ruling party is one of impunity, where party members are, directly or indirectly, encouraged to violently suppress dissenting voices. The slapping of Inamul Haque is merely a result of that attitude.
27 December 2022, 12:30 PM
Al Nat’l Council: Number two is the number one question
The ruling Awami League is all set to hold its 22nd triennial national council on December 24 with only one thing certain: Sheikh Hasina, who has been leading the party since 1981 after she returned home from a long exile, will be reelected as the AL president for the 10th time.
21 December 2022, 01:00 AM
Dysfunctional political demonstrations and the disruption in daily life
As the country heads into another election season, political demonstrations will definitely be on the rise.
15 December 2022, 03:54 AM
BNP, allies look to wage 1-point movement
After completing its rallies in 10 divisional cities, the BNP now wants to wage a one-point movement to oust the government, uniting all like-minded opposition parties and forces.
13 December 2022, 01:00 AM
BNP budges on rally venue
The BNP is no longer hell bent on holding its December 10 rally at Nayapaltan and it wants to avoid confrontation with the government over the venue.
5 December 2022, 01:00 AM
Rajshahi rally: Bogura BNP men allege police obstruction
Bogura BNP leaders and activists today alleged that they faced obstructions from police on the way to Rajshahi to attend the party's divisional rally tomorrow..Around 300 motorbikes carrying party leaders and activists were stopped by law enforcers on Bogura-Naogaon Highway in Dupchanchia
2 December 2022, 08:20 AM
GM Quader can’t take any party decision: Court
A Dhaka court has refrained Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader from performing any party activities regarding his party.
3 November 2022, 08:26 AM
Is BNP emerging as a worthy opposition?
Recent mass gatherings mobilised by BNP signal a change in their strategy
24 October 2022, 11:54 AM
"Joy's decision to enter politics is up to him and people of Bangladesh"
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy was the brain behind many of her government’s digital initiatives but the decision on joining politics is best left to him and the people of the country.
4 September 2022, 10:38 AM
Why students are worried about BCL committees at private universities
BCL's excursion into private universities may be a cause for concern.
3 September 2022, 13:14 PM
Why BUET students oppose student politics
Students are outraged over the recent incidents at BUET.
15 August 2022, 15:17 PM
Ali Riaz’s ‘More than Meets the Eye’ and a writer’s responsibility
Writers and intellectuals are obligated to stir moral indignation at gross injustices and the plight of the masses.
27 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Ali Riaz, UPL discuss 'More Than Meets The Eye: Essays on Bangladeshi Politics'
Ali Riaz has tried to determine the current political trends as well as trends that may emerge in the future with his keen insight.
24 July 2022, 11:15 AM
How late can a Late Lateef be?
For most guests of honour at seminars, inaugurations or book launches, if they are VIPs, being on time is unthinkable. The norm is to arrive at least an hour later than the stipulated time, while the other guests and participants huff and puff with exasperation and then speak well over the allotted time.
7 July 2022, 15:59 PM
Why is the youth out of touch with Bangladeshi politics?
A generation more in touch with international relations than news at home.
23 June 2022, 00:00 AM