During his speech, Monirul Haq Choudhury mentioned attending an invitation in 2001. Current deputy leader of the opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami leader, Syed Abdullah Mohammad Tahir also attended the event with his wife. Speaking somewhat humorously, Monirul Haq said, “I didn’t bring my wife, and some other people didn’t either. But Taher Bhai (Syed Abdullah Mohammad […]
Without naming S Alam, Shafiqur Rehman alleged, “One person took Rs 82,000 crore (820 billion) from this bank in his name alone. He acquired 82 per cent stake in the bank through shares worth only Rs 12,000 crore (120 billion). In other words, he looted all the money from the banks.” Questioning how the shares […]
In response, Zahed Ur Rehman said, “There is absolutely no problem. If a person wants to contest the election and is associated with the Awami League… because it is a non-partisan election and no one will campaign on behalf of any political party… but if in his campaign… and it can happen, an independent candidate […]
The BNP had promised to form a “national government” with the parties participating in the joint movement if it won the elections. However, although it formed a government after the February 12 parliamentary elections, that promise has been reflected only to a very limited extent. Only three leaders from three allies have been given posts […]
On the other hand, it cannot be ruled out that the attacks on liberation war monuments and incidents of harassment and persecution against party leaders and workers in various parts of the country have generated some degree of public sympathy for the party. However, claiming this as evidence of growing popularity would be problematic. The […]
Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “Are you trying to scare us with the NIA (National Investigation Agency), ED (Enforcement Directorate) and CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation)? The CID (Criminal Investigation Department), which works under the state government, also existed during my tenure. At that time, the CID was not so actively involved in wrongdoings, […]
Work Maruful Islam: This is a horrific expression of the deepest crisis in our social and legal structures. We understand the reasons behind this intense public outcry – it arises from judicial delays and undue influence of power. Due to these factors people have lost faith in the courts. But making the legal system ineffective […]
The NCP argues that amendments through a parliamentary committee would lead to only limited changes, while fundamental reforms in line with the referendum mandate require a Constitutional Reform Commission. Jamaat and the 11-party alliance have been running several programs demanding implementation of the mandate of the referendum on reforms. In a recent conversation, NCP convenor […]
After the July mass uprising, the oppressive culture of gono rooms (a large overcrowded, mass-living room) and guest rooms in the residential halls of Dhaka University has come to an end. The tendency of forcibly taking students to programmes organised by the ruling party’s student wing has also stopped. The quality of food in canteens […]
This year, three journalists from print, online and electronic media categories received the award for their excellent journalism on the glorious liberation war of Bangladesh. Among them, The Daily Star correspondent Ahmed Ishtiaq won the award in the print and online category, while Jamuna Television senior correspondent Ahmed Raza and Ektor Television special correspondent Partha […]
Announcing the high-risk move, Burnham said he wanted to return as an MP because “there needs to be a huge change at the national level”. A by-election in Makerfield – which falls within the Greater Manchester city-region, which Burham has led as mayor since 2017 – will only be held because its current Labor MP […]