Reform will be meaningless without a qualitative change in politics
Reform will be meaningless without a qualitative change in politics

Mahmudur Rahman Manna, President of Nagorik Oikya, said that the July Uprising ignited the aspiration for a new Bangladesh, and emphasized that the countrys outdated, corrupt, and exploitative culture must be reformed to build a new nation, with the government already taking steps toward this...

King’s Party: The talk of the country
King’s Party: The talk of the country

Forming a new political party Kings Party under the governments liaison is now the talk of the country. Politicians said that forming a Kings Party while in power will not yield good results. Political parties must be peoples party, not the Kings Party. Details are in interviews of three leaders,...

Manna calls for unity to foil plots
Manna calls for unity to foil plots

Nagorik Oikkyo President Mahmudur Rahman Manna said all should be united to foil all conspiracies of the autocratic forces. We did not want only the fall of Sheikh Hasinas government. We want reforms in all sectors, including election system, police and judiciary. We want to hold the 13th...

DNA test confirms Harris Chowdhury's identity, not Mahmudur Rahman
DNA test confirms Harris Chowdhury's identity, not Mahmudur Rahman

A DNA test on the remains from a grave has confirmed that the body buried under the name Mahmudur Rahman is indeed that of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Abul Harris Chowdhury. This confirmation allows his family to proceed with his reburial, in accordance with their wishes. The High...

India's foreign policy faces setback in July revolution: Mahmudur Rahman
India's foreign policy faces setback in July revolution: Mahmudur Rahman

Daily Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman asserted that Indias foreign policy suffered a significant setback with the fall of Sheikh Hasinas regime in the July Revolution. Speaking at the 4th MIU Media Olympiad at Manarat International University in Ashulia, Dhaka on Friday, Mahmudur Rahman stated...

Its not possible to join polls amid a chaotic environment: Manna
Its not possible to join polls amid a chaotic environment: Manna

Nagorik Oikko president Mahmudur Rahman Manna said its not possible to join elections if theres chaotic environment. Regarding ISKCON, he said, Is ISKCON an organization? Does it have approval? What is the point of banning something that does not have approval? He said this at a discussion...

Now it's time to fight against the "Ghost of Fascism": Mahmudur Rahman
Now it's time to fight against the "Ghost of Fascism": Mahmudur Rahman

Editor of the daily Amar Desh, Dr Mahmudur Rahman feels that the ghosts of Fascism are still roaming around us. He expressed his determination to fight against them while urging the government to support the press. We must fight against these ghosts of Fascism. The government must support the...

Constitution made only for a family: Mahmudur Rahman
Constitution made only for a family: Mahmudur Rahman

The daily Amar Desh editor Mahmudur Rahman said that Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu has no legitimacy to be in the Presidents chair. He made the remarks today (November 9) while speaking at a roundtable discussion arranged by Nagarik Forum at the National Press Club. Pointing the finger at...

Interim government failed to take on a revolutionary form: Mahmudur Rahman
Interim government failed to take on a revolutionary form: Mahmudur Rahman

Even though the government came to power through a revolution, it has failed to take on a revolutionary form. Editor of the daily Amar Desh, Mahmudur Rahman made this comment on Tuesday at a press conference organized by the National Press Club. He also feels that Fascists are still...