right to vote

Never again will Bangladesh allow dictatorship to rise

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the people of Bangladesh will enjoy August 5 as a public holiday every year, celebrating what he called the end of fascist rule in Bangladesh.

Make voting a fundamental right

The Constitutional Reform Commission proposes voting to be recognised as a fundamental right, so that people can seek legal remedies if it is violated.

Three key triumphs that define August 5

The country’s future hinges on whether it can overcome autocratic governance, corruption, and crony capitalism.

News Analysis / New BJP wave sinks Congress

The win of BJP in Assam may have an impact on Bangladesh as Sarbananda Sonowal, who is set to be the chief minister there, announced that sealing the border to stop infiltration will be one of his biggest challenges.