Mohiuddin Alamgir

Whenever the issue of education surfaces in Bangladesh, policymakers across the political spectrum tend to strike a familiar chord. "Education is our top priority," they harp

A collective dialogue should streamline the process and accelerate resolutions

However, they differ on the composition of parliament and the electoral process, as outlined in their proposals to the Constitution Reform Commission

Four public universities have been experiencing severe disruption to their academic activities due to ongoing demonstrations by students and teachers, putting the future of nearly 70,000 students in jeopardy.

The interim government is set to bring the curtain down on the Awami League as a functioning political party.

At least 22 sectors in Bangladesh continue to pay their workers much less than what is needed to meet basic human needs.

As per proposals sent to constitution reform commission

It envisioned a republic built on the principles of equality, human dignity, and social justice

As the crimson sun rises on the first day of Baishakh, its golden rays spill over a land alive with colour, music, and tradition

Perceived to be an embodiment of the July uprising, the interim government was empowered with an overwhelming mandate for reforms.

As new US tariffs shake global trade routes, Bangladesh is pursuing a plan to reduce its trade imbalance with the US through targeted import increases, regulatory reforms and behind-the-scenes diplomacy. Bangladesh is not panicking and may even stand to gain, officials said yesterday.

For many students, pursuing higher education abroad remains an unattainable dream due to high costs and logistical challenges. However, transnational education (TNE) is reshaping the global learning landscape, offering internationally recognised degrees without the need to leave one’s home country.

Reiterating the government’s plan to hold the next general election in December, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday told police to act impartially and not give in to pressure from any group during the polls.

Protesting students began reaching out to Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus as early as August 1, 2024, through his colleagues, at the peak of the mass uprising against the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The central bank has not been able to issue new notes without the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

The Election Commission, reaffirming that the next parliamentary polls will be held in December, yesterday initiated the registration process for new political parties.

To seek political parties’ opinions, it has picked the “most crucial” proposals from a wide range of recommendations made by reform commissions

March 1971 was electric.

The government is planning to streamline vital citizen services by bringing National Identity cards, birth and death registrations, and other essential services under a single authority.

It will not be feasible to hold local elections before the national polls mainly because of the lengthy process and logistics involved, say Election Commission officials.