SSC pass rate hits 19-year low
This year’s SSC results painted a grim picture, with the pass rate across the nine general education boards hitting a 19-year low and GPA-5 achievers falling to their lowest level since 2020.
11 August 2026
Presidential election: A process shackled by provisions
When Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned as president on July 24, the spotlight immediately shifted to who would succeed him at Bangabhaban.
8 August 2026
Teacher shortages strain government primary schools
Government primary schools across Bangladesh are struggling to keep lessons on track as headteacher posts remain vacant in more than half of the institutions while thousands of assistant-teacher positions also remain unfilled, putting extra pressure on teachers and disrupting classes.
8 August 2026
How Sheikh Hasina's iron grip unravelled
From electoral controversies to student protests, the events that brought an end to Hasina's 15-year rule
5 August 2026
Looking back at July: Road to one-point demand
It began with a question that resonated with millions of young Bangladeshis competing for scarce government jobs: should merit take a back seat to quotas?
4 August 2026
Poll campaigns cost nothing for most parties
Twenty-seven of the 50 parties that contested February’s general election reported zero campaign expenditure, according to filings submitted to the Election Commission (EC).
1 August 2026
BNP violates polls pledges with 12 government appointments
The government has handed out contractual appointments to 12 BNP leaders and activists across key entities, including the Election Commission, despite its manifesto pledge to prevent the politicisation of institutions and strengthen their independence.
29 July 2026
Code of conduct for MPs ever elusive
For decades, Bangladesh’s parliamentarians have been dogged by allegations of misconduct, abuse of power, and scandal.
28 July 2026
A turbulent history of presidency in Bangladesh
Although now largely ceremonial, Bangladesh’s presidency has repeatedly been rocked by assassinations, military coups, constitutional changes, uprisings and political crises.
25 July 2026
10 of Bangladesh’s 18 presidents did not complete their terms in office
Shahabuddin’s resignation adds another chapter to a presidency repeatedly disrupted by assassinations, coups and political upheaval
24 July 2026
Can Nazrul remain a lawmaker?
The expulsion of Satkhira-4 lawmaker Gazi Nazrul Islam from Jamaat-e-Islami has raised questions over whether he can retain his parliamentary seat.
23 July 2026
What happens to Gazi Nazrul’s parliament seat after his expulsion from Jamaat?
Experts differ on implications as EC prepares to examine the case
22 July 2026
Yet another blow to the reform process
The July uprising led to public expectation for lasting reforms, including constitutional changes, to strengthen Bangladesh’s democratic institutions. Many hoped that those united in the uprising would also unite to realise those aspirations.
17 July 2026
Constitutional reforms: Special JS committee formed, opposition walks out
Uncertainty over constitutional reforms deepened yesterday as opposition MPs walked out in protest at the formation of a special parliamentary committee, insisting that the reforms be carried out through a council outlined in the July charter.
14 July 2026
Two contrasting models: France and Morocco show how migration is reshaping modern global football
France’s squad built on integration; Morocco’s success rooted in diaspora recruitment
10 July 2026
Hope, crisis, and shadows of old habits complicate honeymoon period
Running a country like Bangladesh is like riding a wild bull -- chaotic and unpredictable
27 May 2026
The fall of India’s Left has been a slow, steady erosion
Kerala defeat ends last stronghold
5 May 2026
Lively debate, yet much left wanting
The first session of the parliament ended with the promise of a vibrant House with lively debates but also revealed weaknesses in the failure to adopt reforms.
3 May 2026
‘We are open to opposition input on fuel situation’ - PM tells JS
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday told parliament that the government will consider the opposition’s proposal regarding the fuel situation and, if it contains realistic measures, will certainly act on them.
23 April 2026
20 ordinances lose validity
Twenty of the 133 ordinances issued by the interim government -- including major reforms on judicial independence, human rights, and anti-corruption -- are set to lose validity from today.
11 April 2026