No political maneuvering will be tolerated over July Charter, says Chief Whip
No political maneuvering will be tolerated over July Charter, says Chief Whip

No political maneuvering will be tolerated over the July Charter, Chief Whip of the National Parliament Nurul Islam Moni said on Friday, reaffirming his partys commitment to fully implement the document. He made the remarks at a discussion meeting organised by a cultural group at the National...

DSCC Administrator urges opposition to remain patient
DSCC Administrator urges opposition to remain patient

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) administrator Abdus Salam has urged the opposition to remain patient, saying the governments activities have only just begun. He made the remarks on Friday while attending a programme held in front of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) office in Nayapaltan...

No quality in education, only unchecked tuition fees
No quality in education, only unchecked tuition fees

In the 1990s, opportunities for higher education in Bangladesh were extremely limited. A small number of public universities could not meet the growing demand from upper- and middle-class families. As a result, many students pursued higher studies abroad particularly in India, Europe, and North...

Strong opposition key to safeguarding democracy
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...

Why govt facing image crisis at eleventh hour?
Why govt facing image crisis at eleventh hour?

Preparations are underway for the farewell of the 18-month-old interim government. Following last Thursdays Advisory Council meeting, the Chief Advisers press secretary stated that power would be handed over immediately after the oath-taking of the newly elected representatives, and that the...

This election is not just about a change of power, but a change of days
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
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...

Italy overhauls citizenship law to fast-track digital processing for immigrants
Italy overhauls citizenship law to fast-track digital processing for immigrants

Italy is introducing sweeping reforms to its much-debated citizenship law, offering long-awaited relief to immigrants through faster, digitized, and more transparent procedures. The changes were approved as part of the countrys 2026 national budget, according to the Italian Interior Ministry....

5 risks to country’s economy
5 risks to country’s economy

Bangladeshs economy is facing mounting challenges driven by a mix of global and domestic pressures. Sanctions, tariffs and restrictions in international markets are affecting exports and investment, while inflation, slowing growth and rising debt are placing additional strain on economic stability....