None can hinder the advancement of Bangladesh towards prosperity: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said none can hinder the advancement of Bangladesh towards prosperity since her party is voted to power again. "I firmly believe none can impede the advancement of Bangladesh as the Awami League is voted to power again," she said. She also said the absolute victory of the AL in...

Voters reject Jamaat-BNP terror by exercising voting rights

BNP-Jamaat and their allies suddenly called for a strike on Friday (January 5) the day before and on the day of the election. Along with that, four people were burnt to death on a moving train. At the same time, from the night of January 4, they attacked the polling centres preparing for the elections and the campaign camps of the candidates. In...

Bangladesh’s free, transparent election impresses international observers

International observers have hailed the 12th parliamentary polls in Bangladesh as a free, fair, and transparent election, meeting international standards. Representatives from various international organisations and observers from multiple countries shared their impressions in a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka on Monday (Jan ...

A Timely Manifesto to Build a Developed and Smart Bangladesh

Hiren Pandit: Awami League has announced its election manifesto with the slogan ‘Smart Bangladesh: Development is visible, employment will increase this time’ ahead of the 12th National Parliament elections on December 27. In the manifesto announced by Awami League, a total of 11 issues have been given special importance, including ...

Bangladesh will be developed only if the symbol boat remains in power: PM Sheikh Hasina at Rangpur

Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the voters to go to the polling centres early in the morning to cast votes for the 12th national parliamentary election slated for January 7. "My request to all of you (voters) is that in this January 7 election, please all the voters will get up early in the morning...

Clash Of Agendas: Bangladesh’s Election Resistance Vs Ballot Revolution Anticipation

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: In the lead-up to Bangladesh’s eagerly anticipated national election on January 7th, 2024, the political landscape is marked by tension and uncertainty. Central to the unfolding drama is the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) strategy of resisting the electoral process, casting a shadow over the democratic...

"Vote for Boat": HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates election campaign in Sylhet

In front of a sea of supporters – numbering in the hundreds of thousands – Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina gave out a warning to the BNP: "If you play with fire, you will burn your hands." Addressing the BNP at the Awami League's public meeting in Sylhet's Alia Madrasa Field – which kicked off the party...

Bangladesh Awami League unveils the candidates for 12th National Parliamentary Election

Awami League has unveiled the names of the party candidates who will contest the 12th parliamentary election. Secretary General Obaidul Quader read out the names at the party central office on Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital at 4:00 pm on Sunday. AL has not announced candidates in two constituencies in Kushtia-2 and Narayanganj-5. C...

Global recognition of Bangladesh’s remarkable journey

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: In a recent conference held on November 7th at the European Parlia­ment, the speakers highlighted the significant advancements and crucial position of Bangladesh as the principal trading partner of the European Union. The event, which was co-hosted by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Tomas Zdechovsky and Syed...

No room for arsonists in Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today urged the countrymen to resist the arsonists, saying there is no room for arsonists and militants in the country. "I call upon the people to resist them those who are launching the terrorist activities, arson attacks in the country now, as like you(people) resisted them in 2013 ...

Crisis at the helm: BNP’s leadership woes

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: In the dynamic political landscape of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a series of setbacks that have pushed the party into a political abyss. A critical analysis reveals that the root cause of this predicament lies squarely on the shoulders of the party's l...

The Indomitable Force: A United Awami League

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: In the midst of mounting political tensions, Bangladesh stands at a crucial crossroads. The impending election has brought forth a wave of apprehension among its populace. Central to this anxiety is the impassioned demand from the opposition Bangladesh National Party (BNP) for the ruling Awami League government's resign...

Awami League plans big social media campaign for upcoming election

The ruling Awami League is set to launch a social media campaign portraying Sheikh Hasina as the only leader who as a prime minister can tackle the challenges the country may face going forward. The sponsored campaign will fully roll out on social media from November and continue at least until the upcoming national election in January next yea...

For an accountable, prosperous, and equitable Bangladesh: Some proposed governance reform agendas for Awami League's manifestos

Pranab Kumar Panday: As Bangladesh gears up for the highly anticipated national election scheduled for January 2024, the political landscape is abuzz with activity. In a strategic move, the Awami League has taken a pro-active stance by forming a dedicated Election Manifesto Preparation Committee. This committee's role is pivotal, as it signifi...

No doubt Khaleda, Tarique and their men were completely involved in Aug 21 grenade attack: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina today called Zia family as killer family for its direct link to gruesome killings like August-15, 1975 and August-21, 2004, saying the killers won't be allowed to reign over Bangladesh anymore. "Zia family means a killer family. The killers will not be allowed to reign over Bangladesh anymo...

We are working to upgrade people's lives: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government wanted Bangladesh to continue journey towards development and prosperity. "Despite Bangladesh is having to face natural and man-made disasters like arson terrorism, we want country's continued journey towards development," she said while inaugurating the newly constructed 15-storey Banglade...

Awami League wants peaceful elections, BNP wants to disrupt polls: Obaidul Quader MP

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the ruling AL wants peaceful elections in the country, but BNP wants to disrupt the polls. "BNP is known as a terrorist party... It is to see - to whom sanctions and visa policy would be applied," he told a discussion on Dhaka University campus...

Awami League is only accountable to people: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said people’s power is the strength of her party while it was accountable to the people alone. "People's power is the strength of Awami League. Awami League has no master other than the people. We are only accountable to the people,” she told a special extended meeti...

Vote for boat to continue progress of the country: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today sought vote for her party's electoral symbol 'Boat' in the next general election and give them another chance to serve the people. "People have got country's independence by casting vote for the boat... the country's development happens only when Awami League remains in power. F...

HPM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates 27 development projects in Rangpur

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated 27 newly constructed development schemes and laid foundation stone of five others including the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre at a cost of over TK 2000 crore in the district. She opened the development projects at a grand rally at the Rangpur Zilla School ground here this afternoon...