Awami league

‘AL won’t be allowed to hold protests’

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said the Awami League will not be allowed to demonstrate until it apologises and its leadership faces trial for the killings during the July uprising.

‘When a government refuses to go, people accept it until they don’t’

Author and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad talks about the background and formation of BAKSAL.

The generation that swipes right on revolutions

In 2024, Bangladesh’s youth, Millennials and Gen Z, are rewriting the political playbook.

BNP’s unfolding strategic stance: Straddling the aftermath of a revolutionary ‘event’ and realpolitik

BNP's strategic choices in the wake of the July uprising reveal a tension between preserving continuity and embracing transformative potential.

Ensuring fair and inclusive justice is crucial

Suggestions by the UN rights chief deserve consideration

‘Operation Jackpot’ eyes Victory Day premiere despite shooting delays

A new film titled “Operation Jackpot”, highlighting the daring guerrilla missions of naval commandos during a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s Liberation War, is currently in production. 

Govt to bar AL from ‘political participation’

The interim government will bar the Awami League and the like-minded  parties from participating in political activities, said the chief adviser’s office yesterday.

Jyotika Jyoti relieved of Shilpakala Academy role

After a period of uncertainty, actress Jyotika Jyoti has officially been relieved of her position at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. She had been serving as the director of the Research and Publication Department on a contractual basis, a role she was appointed to during the former government's tenure.

Opinion / BNP faces the weight of history and expectations

For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

‘AL won’t be allowed to hold protests’

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said the Awami League will not be allowed to demonstrate until it apologises and its leadership faces trial for the killings during the July uprising.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

‘When a government refuses to go, people accept it until they don’t’

Author and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad talks about the background and formation of BAKSAL.

December 30, 2024
December 30, 2024

The generation that swipes right on revolutions

In 2024, Bangladesh’s youth, Millennials and Gen Z, are rewriting the political playbook.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

BNP’s unfolding strategic stance: Straddling the aftermath of a revolutionary ‘event’ and realpolitik

BNP's strategic choices in the wake of the July uprising reveal a tension between preserving continuity and embracing transformative potential.

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

Ensuring fair and inclusive justice is crucial

Suggestions by the UN rights chief deserve consideration

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

‘Operation Jackpot’ eyes Victory Day premiere despite shooting delays

A new film titled “Operation Jackpot”, highlighting the daring guerrilla missions of naval commandos during a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s Liberation War, is currently in production. 

October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

Govt to bar AL from ‘political participation’

The interim government will bar the Awami League and the like-minded  parties from participating in political activities, said the chief adviser’s office yesterday.

October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024

Jyotika Jyoti relieved of Shilpakala Academy role

After a period of uncertainty, actress Jyotika Jyoti has officially been relieved of her position at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. She had been serving as the director of the Research and Publication Department on a contractual basis, a role she was appointed to during the former government's tenure.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

BNP faces the weight of history and expectations

For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

Irfan Sajjad reveals turning down hefty offer for AL election campaign

The former Awami League-led government had a longstanding tradition of involving artistes and celebrities in their election campaigns. Recently, popular actor Irfan Sajjad, who previously voiced support for anti-discrimination student movement, shared an incident on his Facebook profile related to this practice.