Implementing July charter: Commission readies multiple options for govt
The National Consensus Commission is considering recommending multiple pathways to the government for implementing the constitutional matters in the July Charter.
27 September 2025, 18:03 PM
The fakir’s cry should haunt us, and the state
Bangladesh faces a choice: Defend law and pluralism, or surrender to fear and bigotry
25 September 2025, 10:53 AM
Bangladesh still locked out of key labour markets
Countries including the UAE, Malaysia, Oman and Bahrain have either shut or heavily restricted entry for Bangladeshi workers
21 September 2025, 18:10 PM
5 parties mull forging alliance ahead of polls
The National Citizen Party, Gono Odhikar Parishad, AB Party, Rastro Songskar Andolan, and Ganosamhati Andolan are exploring the possibility of forming an alliance ahead of the upcoming national election, sources in the five parties said.
18 September 2025, 18:20 PM
July charter: Jamaat wants constitutional order or referendum
The Jamaat-e-Islami has called for the July Charter to be implemented through a Provisional Constitutional Order or by referendum to prevent any political party from challenging the charter in court.
14 September 2025, 18:38 PM
Shibir bags most of Jucsu posts too
For the very first time in the history of Jahangirnagar University, known as a den of progressive thoughts, Islami Chhatra Shibir has swept the central student union polls, winning 20 of the 25 posts.
13 September 2025, 18:03 PM
July Charter: BNP ready to sign; Jamaat, NCP hesitant
Several political parties are yet to decide on signing the July Charter, saying the document needs a clear legal framework before they can endorse it.
12 September 2025, 20:33 PM
Jucsu polls: Frustration as counting drags on
More than a day after voting ended in the long-awaited Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union election, the authorities were still struggling to complete the vote count, triggering mounting anger and suspicion.
12 September 2025, 18:49 PM
‘If the process is fair, why is it taking so long to count just 11,000 votes?’
Jucsu election results delay sparks frustration
12 September 2025, 11:48 AM
Mismanagement, boycotts mar Jucsu election
Five of eight panels boycotted the long-awaited Jucsu elections yesterday over allegations of irregularities, mismanagement, and vote rigging, even as polling continued from 9:00am to 5:00pm in most centres.
11 September 2025, 18:23 PM
Pledge not to challenge July Charter in court
The National Consensus Commission (NCC) in its July Charter has sought firm commitments from political parties that they will not challenge the legality or necessity of the July Charter in court and that they will ensure legal and constitutional safeguards at every stage of its implementation.
10 September 2025, 18:10 PM
Why Shibir-backed candidates won the Ducsu polls
Organisation and relatable communication outpaced rivals
10 September 2025, 14:23 PM
Badruddin Umar: An overlooked yet everlasting beacon of light
The best way to honour Badruddin Umar is to read him, to learn from his words and thoughts
7 September 2025, 12:14 PM
Inaction as policy, lawlessness as outcome
The country deserves better than a government that only condemns after the fact
6 September 2025, 10:54 AM
Referendum likely on PR for upper house
NCC prepares proposal, revises three contentious commitments
4 September 2025, 18:09 PM
Revisions done, July Charter set to be sent to parties
The finalised July Charter is likely to be sent to political parties in a day or two following revisions to three contentious commitments that several parties had raised objections to.
3 September 2025, 18:07 PM
Lessons to be learnt from the CU violence
The violence was first triggered by the alleged assault of a female student by a security guard at her private mess.
3 September 2025, 07:00 AM
Potato, papaya now only choice for many families
More and more people are now relying on potatoes and papaya to feed their families as the prices of other vegetables continue to rise in Dhaka’s kitchen markets.
29 August 2025, 21:00 PM
‘Some kicked me with boots, some hit me with helmets’
Buet student Rafid shares his ordeal with The Daily Star
29 August 2025, 10:18 AM
Today it is Rihan, tomorrow it could be one of us
Brutal killing of 15-year-old in Fatikchhari exposes how impunity fuels violence
22 August 2025, 14:01 PM