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EC invites applications for new political party registration
The Election Commission (EC) has issued a public notice inviting applications for the registration of new political parties ahead of the 13th National Assembly elections. In a notice signed by the EC Secretary on Monday, the commission announced that applications for new party registration will...
Govt to unveil 'July Proclamation' after all-party consensus on reforms
Interim Government will release the July Proclamation following consensus between the Interim Government, political parties, and other key stakeholders on recommendations from the reform commissions, Chief Advisers Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said today (February 5), reports TBS. Speaking at a...
Political will essential for market control: Sarjis
Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, stated that market control is impossible without the honest will of major political parties. Speaking at a policy conference on Reasonable Food Prices: Search for a Market Surveillance Strategy at Hotel Sonargaon on Sunday, he...
The kinless throne of friendless king!
Good family identity is needed to do politics and if the family members arent concerned about politics and dont support the main person of the family, then its impossible to be successful in politics. History has examples of how kin or tribes control politics and how a large empire can be...
Net tightening around those DCs, SPs
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an investigation into allegations of fraud, abuse of power, and irregularities during the 2018 Eleventh National Assembly elections. The investigation will focus on key figures such as District Commissioners (DC), Superintendents of Police (SP),...
Parties race to form strategic alliances
As Bangladesh gears up for its 13th parliamentary elections, political parties are intensifying efforts to form alliances. While the election roadmap remains unannounced, the nations key players are busy forging coalitions to strengthen their positions. From the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)...
Police reforms aim to ensure neutrality, says IGP
Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) Baharul Alam reaffirmed the ongoing efforts to free the countrys police force from political influence during his address as the chief guest at the closing parade of the 40th Cadet Sub-Inspector (SI)-2023 batch. The parade was held at the Bangladesh...
A political government needed to overcome the economic crisis
The countrys business environment has become increasingly inhospitable, with the economy teetering on the brink of stagnation and crisis. Industrial capacity is dwindling, the devaluation of the taka against the dollar has disrupted raw material imports, and worker discontent is mounting as...
US reaffirms support for democracy amid escalating political turmoil in South Korea
Amid escalating political turmoil in South Korea, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul reassured on Monday both domestic and international audiences of the countrys resilience in addressing its ongoing crisis. We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to resolving the issues peacefully and...
Govt to sit with political parties, stakeholders after commissions submit reports: Adviser
Adviser Mahfuz Alam on Saturday said the interim government will take decisions regarding reforms through holding consultations with political parties and stakeholders, reports BSS. Mahfuj said: We have plans to conduct greater consultation with all the political parties and stakeholders after...
New political parties to emerge in the next 2 months: Sarjis
Amid the political turmoil over the national election and reforms, July Shaheed Smrity Foundation General Secretary Sarjis Alam said some new political parties will emerge in the country within the next two months ahead of the upcoming general election likely to be held either in late 2025 or early...
Advisers not fit to be our opponents: Nazrul Islam Khan
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan said the advisers of the current administration were not even worthy of being considered as opponents to the politicians, reports UNB. He on Thursday made the statement while expressing his annoyance at the criticism...
Preparing for another 1/11?
The path of democracy in Bangladesh appears to be mired in the complexities of stalled reforms, with dark clouds looming over the forthcoming elections. Tensions between the Interim Government and political parties are escalating, deepening a climate of suspicion and distrust. As the Interim...
Citizens committee urges local govt reform to address public suffering
The Jatiya Nagorik Committee (National Citizens Committee NCC) has called on Bangladeshs interim government to urgently establish a comprehensive framework at the local government level to alleviate the publics suffering. In a statement released on Friday, NCC convener Nasir Uddin Patwary...
Jamaat leaders meet with Malaysian Islamic party PAS
Leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held a significant meeting with the Malaysian Islamic political party, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), on Sunday morning. The meeting, led by Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, included Assistant Secretary General Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan and AHM...
What will impact after South Korea's Yoon’s 2nd impeachment vote over martial law attempt
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to face a crucial second impeachment vote on Saturday following his controversial attempt to impose martial law earlier this month. The decree, which lasted less than six hours, shocked the nation, divided his political party, and left his presidency...