Tag: Politics
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Election within six months is unrealistic, impossible: Sarjis Alam
Supporting the interim government’s decision, Sarjis said the government has suggested a deadline of mid-2026, while there are also discussions about December 2025 or January 2026. “We will not disagree on any reasonable issue. But if the deadline has been set in June this year then it is illogical. Transparent elections require significant reforms in…
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Constitution Reform Commission recommendations: What BNP, Jamaat, others say
In November last year, BNP had submitted 62 proposals to the Constitutional Reform Commission. Important among these recommendations are inclusion of provision for caretaker government system at the time of elections in the Constitution, provision of balance of powers between the Prime Minister and the President, creation of posts for the Vice President and Deputy…
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Biden warns Trump of ‘oligarchy’ in dark farewell speech
Instead, America’s oldest-ever president has spent much of his final months in office trying to polish his legacy before being replaced by the man he defeated in the 2020 election — whose Trump still disputes the results. Biden’s efforts got a boost earlier Wednesday when Israel and Hamas agreed to a Gaza ceasefire and the…
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Talks possible with political parties on reforms in February: Rizwana
However, law advisor Asif Nazrul said that if the necessary work on the submitted report is completed then it may be possible to start formal talks with political parties in the first week of February. Earlier in the day, heads of four reform commissions – Constitutional Reforms Commission, Election Reforms Commission, Police Administration Reforms Commission…
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4 commissions will submit reports today: Reform Commission will propose independent police commission
The Police Reform Commission is preparing to make a proposal to create an independent commission for the police department. According to the draft report of the commission, Bangladesh Police will be run through this commission. Two members each from the ruling party and the opposition will be members of the commission. Sources in the Police…
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The Reform Commission’s draft recommends a bicameral parliament with 505 seats.
Since independence, the country’s parliament, known as the Jatiya Sangsad, has been unicameral. Under the current constitution, there are 350 seats in Parliament, with 50 seats reserved for women. These reserved seats are allotted to political parties in proportion to the number of general seats won by them in the election. The draft proposal of…
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Construction of 190 bridges canceled due to political consideration
On June 22 last year, nine people lost their lives when a microbus fell into the river at Haldiyahat Bailey Bridge in Amtali upazila. The dilapidated bridge collapsed when the microbus carrying the bride and groom went into the middle of the bridge. Local people had been demanding renovation of the bridge for a long…
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Forming a political party while in power is not seen in a positive light
zonaid saki:This is directly contrary to the aspirations of the July Uprising. This rebellion has furthered hopes for a democratic and inclusive political system. People are hoping to establish a political system where every citizen will be given due attention regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, colour, lifestyle and political identity and the state will…
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Pope warns about AI, fake news and ‘mind manipulation’
Pope Francis on Thursday warned of the dangers of misinformation and its spread through social media and artificial intelligence (AI), warning that it can be “misused to manipulate minds.” In his traditional New Year address to diplomats at the Vatican, Francis lamented the growing polarization of society, “exacerbated by the constant creation and dissemination of…
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Has the behavior of politicians changed?
Has the behavior of politicians changed?
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Climate change: Nijhum island a victim of electoral politics
During a visit to Nijhum Island in May and October last year, ample evidence of further forest loss was found. At the place where Hashim Uddin’s house is today, there was earlier a forest of Kewra. Hashim cut down trees there to clear 40 decimals of forest to establish his home and crop fields. He…
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Reforms, mandate and elections: the two-in-one formula
Reforms, mandate and elections: the two-in-one formula
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Saudi Aramco came to Bangladesh thrice, but was not welcomed: Saudi Ambassador
“We may be here for a short time, but our goal is to leave a clear path for others to follow and build upon,” he said. Highlighting the multifaceted relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia, Dr. Salehuddin noted the importance of promoting strong trade and economic ties. “Saudi Arabia is an important partner for us,…
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Government will talk to political parties on ‘July Proclamation’: Shafiqul
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said the government will hold talks with political parties to prepare a ‘July Proclamation’. “Talks on the July proclamation are ongoing; work is going on in this direction. Talks will be held with political parties soon,” he said at a press conference at the Foreign Service Academy here…
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South Korean investigators at odds over arresting impeached President Yoon
Yoon supporter Lee Hye-suk, 57, said protesters were trying to stop opposition figures from “attempting to turn our country into a socialist state similar to North Korea.” Yoon has doubled down on claims that the opposition was colluding with South Korea’s communist enemies. Yun’s lawyer confirmed to AFP on Thursday that the impeached leader remained…