Politics

Our movement has kicked off with JCD demo: BNP

The BNP today said that its movement on the streets has been kicked off with the movement of its student wing Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD).
27 May 2022, 14:00 PM

Jubo Dal’s new committee: Tuku made president, Munna general secretary

BNP has formed a new committee for Jubo Dal, the youth front of the party, led by former Chhatra Dal President Sultan Salahuddin Tuku.
27 May 2022, 07:16 AM

Remain neutral: Imran Khan tells Pakistan army

PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday told the military to stick to its stated stance of being "neutral".
22 May 2022, 14:48 PM

AL never uses backdoor to grab power: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Awami League never used the backdoor for grabbing power, rather it always assumes state power through elections.
7 May 2022, 15:58 PM

4 killed, 15 injured as AL factions clash in Kushtia

At least four people were killed and 15 others injured this evening (May 2, 2022) in a clash between two Awami League factions in the Jhaudia union of Kushtia’s Sadar upazila, over establishing dominance.
2 May 2022, 15:29 PM

Understanding Political Labels

Where do you fall on the spectrum?
11 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Celebrate Mujib year in a way to benefit common people: Hasina

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, also the prime minister, today asked Awami League and its associate bodies to observe the Mujib Year till December 16 next working out separate programmes, including pro-people ones, so that the common people can be benefited from this celebration.
21 March 2021, 13:47 PM

Satireday Cartoon : Challenging times

Satireday Cartoon : Challenging times
29 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Chapasthan removed from world map after cartoon ruins its national image

The League of Nations -- the body which pretends to have a mighty, big say in global affairs -- yesterday removed Chapasthan from the world map following a really funny cartoon drawn about it.
22 May 2020, 18:00 PM

Activist killed by criminals in Rangamati, UPDF claims

An activist of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) was shot dead by unidentified criminals at Banduk Bhanga union in Rangamati today, a statement by the organisation claims.
19 February 2020, 13:57 PM

AL to reorganise party from the grassroots: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her ruling Awami League had taken initiatives to reconstitute the party from the grassroots, aiming to enhance its organisational strength.
19 April 2019, 18:00 PM

We repeat the PM's call

We reiterate fully the prime minister's call to the newly elected leaders of Ducsu to help revive healthy politics on campus. The prime minister has hit the nail on the head with her statement.
17 March 2019, 18:00 PM

A 'new normal'?

In its 48th year, Bangladesh faces a new existential question to ponder. What now passes as “normal”?
2 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Midday Brief, Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Hello readers! How are you doing today? Here are the headlines so far on December 25, 2018
25 December 2018, 10:57 AM

Midday Brief, Saturday, December 15, 2018

Hello readers! How are you doing today? Here are the headlines so far on December 15, 2018
15 December 2018, 10:51 AM

Borrow money, never pay back

It was a time when politics played havoc with the economy.
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM

BNP in crisis, not country: Quader

It is not the country, but the BNP who is in crisis, Awami League’s General Secretary Obaidul Quader says reflecting on the imprisonment of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia over graft charges.
9 February 2018, 10:11 AM

Goyeshwar lands in jail, 54 BNP men remanded

A Dhaka court sends BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy and party leader Farid Ahmed Juwel to jail in a case filed for attacking policemen and vandalising vehicles in Dhaka.
31 January 2018, 05:55 AM

Engaging the youth in electoral process

As Bangladesh gears up for what may very well turn out to be the most crucial political exercise in its history, questions have arisen about the level of youth participation in electoral politics.
2 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Rangpur City Corporation elections on Dec 21

The Rangpur City Corporation elections will be held on December 21. The EC will provide details of the Rangpur city election schedule on November 5, Helaluddin Ahmed, acting secretary of the Election Commission, says.
31 October 2017, 08:13 AM