More than a week after formally resigning from Bangladesh’s interim government, two former student advisers remain in their state-provided residences, sparking growing public curiosity and political debate over accountability, privilege, and the absence of clear regulations. The advisers in question—Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan and Mahfuj Alam—submitted their resignations to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus […]

Jagannath University’s Central Students’ Union (JAKSU) and Hall Students’ Union elections have witnessed the withdrawal of eight candidates from the race, while nine previously disqualified central council candidates have successfully regained their eligibility. The official notification, signed by Professor Mostafa Hasan, Chief Election Commissioner of JAKSU, was released on Wednesday, detailing the candidates who withdrew […]

The Election Commission of Bangladesh (EC) has issued a new directive mandating that all educational institutions designated as polling stations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and accompanying referendum must ensure that their existing CCTV cameras remain operational. This instruction is part of the EC’s broader effort to maintain transparency, security, and smooth conduct […]

Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the Interior Advisor of Bangladesh, has assured that the country’s current law and order situation is fully under control, with no cause for concern. His remarks came on Wednesday afternoon during a ceremony at the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) headquarters in Chashara, Narayanganj, where six mini […]

For the upcoming 13th National Parliament election and referenda, over 445,000 Bangladeshi expatriates have registered to vote through the Postal Vote BD app, marking a significant milestone in the country’s electoral process. This information was confirmed on Tuesday at 9:30 pm via the Election Commission’s (EC) official website. As of Tuesday evening, a total of […]

A coalition of at least 36 political parties and organisations, united under the banner of July Unity (July Oikko), has filed a legal notice with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and the Ministry of Law, calling for the prohibition of 14 political parties, including the ruling Awami League and the National Party. The move was […]

A significant portion of the history written about Bangladesh’s Liberation War in the post-independence period has been framed through what he described as “false narratives”, according to Nurul Islam Saddam, Central Secretary General of Islami Chhatra Shibir. He made the remarks on Tuesday evening while addressing a seminar at Sirajul Islam Lecture Hall of the […]