20 ordinances lose validity
11 April 2026, 01:59 AM
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, 01:59 AM
Dropped ordinances: Hard-earned reforms at risk
4 April 2026, 02:54 AM
Eminent rights activists have criticised the parliamentary special committee’s recommendation to drop key ordinances issued by the interim government, noting that most of them are tied to crucial reforms.
4 April 2026, 02:54 AM
News analysis / Opportunity for reforms slipping away once more
4 April 2026, 02:49 AM
Bangladesh’s political journey has repeatedly swung between hope and disappointment. The question now is whether the country is about to witness yet another repeat of that cycle.
4 April 2026, 02:49 AM
Key reform ordinances left to expire
3 April 2026, 04:39 AM
A special parliamentary committee, reviewing ordinances issued by the interim government, yesterday recommended that 20 of them lapse or expire, including those aimed at ensuring judicial independence, curbing enforced disappearances, and strengthening the anti-corruption and human rights commissions.
3 April 2026, 04:39 AM
Witnesses to genocide
26 March 2026, 03:04 AM
What American diplomats and doctors saw in Dhaka after Operation Searchlight
26 March 2026, 03:04 AM
News analysis / Scrapping of lottery system: A return to the old admission rat race?
18 March 2026, 02:24 AM
It is rare for a government decision in Bangladesh to move at lightning speed -- raised in parliament one day and implemented the very next.
18 March 2026, 02:24 AM
A fresh start for parliamentary democracy
13 March 2026, 03:42 AM
The 13th parliament yesterday held its inaugural sitting amid a heated atmosphere, as opposition MPs staged a walkout in protest against President Mohammed Shahabuddin speaking in the House.
13 March 2026, 03:42 AM
13th National Parliamentary Election / Postal ballots swing in Jamaat’s favour
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Though the BNP won the February 12 national polls decisively, the main opposition Jamaat-e-Islami performed stronger in postal ballots.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Constitutional reforms: Most parties want changes in basic principles, preamble
Perceived to be an embodiment of the July uprising, the interim government was empowered with an overwhelming mandate for reforms.
13 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Bangladesh moves to deal with US tariff shock
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.
5 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Transnational education: Expanding access to world-class learning in Bangladesh
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.
22 March 2025, 19:01 PM
Be impartial during polls
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.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
July Uprising: Student leaders first reached out to Yunus on Aug 1
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.
14 March 2025, 20:51 PM
Salami tradition caught up in politics over banknotes
The central bank has not been able to issue new notes without the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
13 March 2025, 06:38 AM
EC starts process to register new political parties
The Election Commission, reaffirming that the next parliamentary polls will be held in December, yesterday initiated the registration process for new political parties.
10 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Consensus commission: Critical issues picked for party feedback
To seek political parties’ opinions, it has picked the “most crucial” proposals from a wide range of recommendations made by reform commissions
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
‘A speech more notable for what wasn’t said’
March 1971 was electric.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
NID services, birth registrations: One authority to serve them all
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.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Local polls not feasible by Dec
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.
1 March 2025, 18:00 PM
What does a second republic mean?
In its first statement to the people, the National Citizen Party clearly declared a vision for a second republic in Bangladesh.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Another feather in Nahid’s cap
How young were the other political leaders when they founded their parties?
28 February 2025, 08:05 AM
A legacy of movements
New political parties have coincided with major landmark events. Here is a look back
28 February 2025, 04:42 AM
EC preparing to announce schedule for Dec polls
The Election Commission is making preparations to announce the election schedule and hold the polls in December this year.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
A charter of reforms for next govt
The goal of the reforms should be eliminating the legal and institutional frameworks that allow one to become an autocrat, said Muhammad Yunus
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Form separate body to redraw constituencies
The Electoral Reform Commission has proposed a new law in line with internationally accepted guidelines, such as maintaining impartiality and ensuring true representation, while demarcating parliamentary constituencies.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP, Jamaat on collision course
The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami now seem to be poles apart over when the local and parliamentary elections should be held and the proportional representation system in the House.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM
EC seeks record Tk 2,794cr for next nat’l polls
The Election Commission has sought Tk 2,794 crore for conducting the 13th parliamentary election, making it the costliest poll in Bangladesh’s history.
12 February 2025, 18:54 PM
Preparing for election: EC targets Dec to get all its tasks done
There is no hard and fast decision on when the next election will be held, but the Election Commission is making preparations to hold it in December.
11 February 2025, 21:30 PM