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EU chief observer calls twin polls a big day for Bangladesh’s democracy
Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Bangladesh, Ivars Ijabs, on Thursday described the countrys twin polls the national election and referendum as a significant moment for its democracy. I think this is truly a big day for Bangladeshs democracy, he...
Strong opposition key to safeguarding democracy
Only four days remain before Bangladeshs national parliamentary election. On 12 February, citizens will decide who will govern the nation for the next five years. While much attention is on which party will win, an equally crucial issue is which party will serve as the opposition. A strong...
Japan to send election observer mission to Bangladesh for February 12 polls
Japan will send an Election Observer Mission to Bangladesh from February 9 to February 14 to support the fair conduct of the general election scheduled for February 12, reports UNB. The mission will be led by Watanabe Masato, former Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, and will include officials...
This election is not just about a change of power, but a change of days
This election is not merely about replacing one government with another; it is about transforming the system itself. Only a genuinely free election can return ownership of the state to its rightful custodiansthe people. The coming polls must ensure that Bangladesh never again slips into fascism,...
A Free Fair Election without External Influence
Bangladeshs electoral history has never unfolded in isolation. From the countrys birth, external forcesregional powers, global actors, donors, and international institutionshave interacted with domestic politics in ways that shaped not only electoral stability but also the deeper character of...
Country at a crossroads, referendum needed to restore unity: Ali Riaz
The country stands at a critical crossroads and requires national unity and a referendum to overcome the current crisis, said Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser. He described the July National Charter as a historic obligation of the people, written in blood. Ali Riaz made the...
Much Desired Election to Restore Stability
Bangladesh is moving toward a long-awaited election after a historic mass uprising that ended 15 years of authoritarian rule. The events of 36 July were the culmination of prolonged repression, democratic backsliding and systematic violations of fundamental rights. The uprising also marked a...
Liberation does not come outside the community
Bangla is the national language of Bangladesh. Today, nearly 250 million people worldwide speak Bengali as their mother tongue, making it the fourth most spoken language on earth. It possesses a vast and living literary tradition. Yet its continued marginalisation demands explanation. The...
Voting will be 100% fair in the interest of democracy: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said that the upcoming 13th National Parliament election will be conducted in a fully fair and impartial manner in the interest of democracy and civil rights. He made the remarks while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Policy Summit organised...
Fakhrul sees new opportunity to build liberal democratic country
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said a new opportunity has emerged for Bangladesh to build a liberal democratic nation. People are now hopeful as a path has opened for establishing a liberal democratic Bangladesh, he said while addressing a programme arranged by BNP...
BNP to continue on the path shown by Begum Khaleda Zia, says Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi reaffirmed the partys commitment to the ideals of Begum Khaleda Zia, stating that BNP will continue to move forward guided by her vision and leadership. Rizvi made the remarks after members of the Mahila Dal paid homage to the tombs of martyred...
Finance Adviser Salehuddin mourns death of former PM Khaleda Zia
Adviser to the Ministries of Finance and Science Technology, Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the passing of former Prime Minister, veteran politician, and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, reports BSS. In a condolence message, he said Khaleda Zia was a...
DCCI mourns death of former PM Khaleda Zia
The President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce Industry (DCCI), Taskeen Ahmed, on behalf of the Board of Directors, expressed deep grief and condolences over the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Begum Khaleda Zia was the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh...
FBCCI mourns death of former PM Khaleda Zia
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, three-time former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), reports BSS. In a condolence message, the nations apex...
DU Vice-Chancellor expresses sorrow over Khaleda Zia’s death
Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. In a condolence message, he highlighted her lifelong dedication to the...
She never compromised
Begum Khaleda Zia, a three-time former Prime Minister and a symbol of Bangladeshi nationalism, was widely recognized as an uncompromising and steadfast leader. She earned respect and admiration across political lines for her dedication to the nation and democracy. Entering politics in 1982,...
Khaleda Zia’s death leaves huge void in politics: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the death of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has created a huge void in Bangladeshs political landscape. I never imagined I would have to come forward with such news, Mirza Fakhrul said. We were once again hopeful that she would recover,...
Tarique's return brings new hope to Bangladesh politics: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated on Friday that Tarique Rahmans return to Bangladesh has breathed new life into the countrys political landscape, instilling fresh hope and optimism among the people. Speaking to the media before paying homage to BNP founder Shaheed Ziaur...
Hadi murder part of major conspiracy, says BNP leader Salahuddin
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has said that a major conspiracy lies behind the murder of Inqilab Mancha convener Osman Hadi. Speaking to reporters in front of the BNP chairpersons office in Gulshan on Saturday afternoon, Salahuddin said attempts to...
Anti-independence forces trying to resurface on Victory Day: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday warned that forces opposing Bangladeshs independence in 1971 are attempting to resurface. Those who stood against Bangladeshs independence in 1971 are now trying to raise their heads again. But the people of Bangladesh who believe in...
February election to strengthen democracy, says adviser Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that the upcoming election in February will lay a strong foundation for democracy in Bangladesh, says a press release. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday morning after paying tribute at the Shaheed Memorial at the National Martyrs Memorial in...
Brazilians protest effort to lessen punishment for Bolsonaro, allies
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets on Sunday in major cities to protest a legislative push that seeks to reduce the jail sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters. The protests came in response to a bill that would potentially soften the punishment for those involved...
Democratic power will prevail in next election: Salahuddin
BNP Standing Committee member and party-nominated candidate for the ChakariaPekua constituency Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday expressed confidence that the power of democracy will triumph in the upcoming national election, Insha Allah. He described the BNPs rice-ear (Sheaf of Paddy) symbol as a symbol...
Quality of democracy depends on behavioural change: Planning Adviser
Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said the quality of democracy cannot improve through institutions alone unless political behaviour and political culture also change. A parliament elected by the people, a government accountable to that parliament, and independent watchdog...
Bangladesh marks ‘Fall of Autocracy Day’ 35 years after Ershad’s ouster
Bangladesh on Saturday observed Fall of Autocracy Day, commemorating the mass pro-democracy uprising that forced military ruler HM Ershad to resign on December 6, 1990, ending nearly nine years of authoritarian rule. Ershad, then army chief, seized power in a bloodless coup in 1982 and installed...
‘People to take to streets if no sustainable path to democracy emerges’
Citizens for Good Governance (SHUJAN) Secretary Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar on Sunday stressed transparency in the election process and the Election Commission to ensure fair polls. Speaking at a seminar titled Challenges and Possibilities of the 13th National Election at the CIRDAP auditorium, he...
Germany hopes for free, fair, participatory elections in Bangladesh
Germany expects Bangladeshs upcoming national elections to be free, fair, acceptable and participatory, German Ambassador Dr. Rüdiger Lotz said on Wednesday. Speaking at the DCAB Talk hosted by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) at the National Press Club, the ambassador...
Intolerance in society rising due to political intolerance: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Sunday that intolerance in society is increasing because political tolerance has eroded in the country. He made the remarks at a seminar titled What to Do to Transition to Democracy held at the National Press Club, Dhaka. Rizvi stated...