Bangabandhu called for fight until final victory: Sajeeb Wazed

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy has greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Independence and National Day. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (March 26), Joy wrote, “26 March, our Independence Day. On this day 53 years back, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur...

Activists, journos slam Facebook over handling of hate speech, disinformation

In Bangladesh, a chorus of concern arises among anti-war crimes campaigners, journalists, and activists regarding Facebook's apparent inability to stem the tide of hate speech, calls for violence, and communal attacks that have jeopardized public security. Despite Facebook's community standards, designed to combat such abuses, numerous accounts...

No election good enough unless US gets its puppet regime in Bangladesh: Sajeeb Wazed

Sajeeb Wazed, ICT Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, has said that the United States’ take on democracy and polls in Bangladesh is guided by a goal of putting a “puppet regime” in place. “Unless the United States gets its puppet regime in place in Bangladesh, no election will be good enough according to them!” ...

Stand by common people during Ramadan instead of hosting Iftar parties: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called for  standing beside the common people as much as possible during Ramadan. She made this appeal, while chairing the Cabinet meeting held at her office in the city. Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain briefed reporters after the meeting at the Bangladesh Secretariat. “Today the Prime Min...

Equal participation of men, women needed for country's overall development: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday stressed the necessity of womenfolk's more engagement to the development process, saying equal participation of both men and women is needed for the country's overall development. "Today, if we have to progress economically further, women and men can build the country equally with their labor because half ...

Govt takes all steps to keep prices of essentials stable during Ramadan: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told the Parliament that it will be possible to keep the prices of essential commodities in the market at tolerable level in the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.  “I hope that the price inflation will remain at an acceptable level during the holy month of Ramadan and it will be possible to rein in th...

YouTube: The Epicenter of Rumors

Political rumors have long been a constant in Bangladesh, echoing back to the era of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's governance when rumors concerning anti-liberation forces circulated. However, with the advent of Digital Bangladesh, these rumors have taken on a new dimension, proliferating rapidly on social media platforms. Unverified gossi...

Bangladesh now sees women renaissance: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said a renaissance of women now emerged through their successful participation in every sector of Bangladesh. "There is no scope to ignore women as they are now advancing to every sector up to the rural level," she said, addressing her party's nomination aspirants for the women’s reserved seats in the pa...

Parliament Election Strengthened Democratic Progress in Bangladesh

The 12th National Parliament elections could be a significant event. The people of the country elected their representatives. Foreigners were very excited to watch our election. An ordeal for all. Hope everyone passed this ordeal. The Election Commission is fulfilling its due responsibilities for free and fair elections. The Election Commission ...

The BNP who lied about the United Nations is now casting doubt on the authenticity of the secretary general's congratulatory letter!

Following the resounding victory of the Awami League in the 12th National Parliament elections, leaders of various countries around the world are extending their congratulations. Current and former heads of states, diplomats, international development cooperation organizations, and alliances are sending messages of support and well-wishes to the...

Empowering Change: Women in New Parliament

Ensuring women's participation in the national Parliament is vital for a truly representative and effective democratic system. Women bring diverse perspectives and insights, enhancing government efficiency. Their involvement ensures that overlooked concerns are prioritised in legislative discussions. Gender parity not only upholds values of equa...

Untangling the opposition’s baseless assault on Bangladesh’s Election

Within the complex fabric of Bangladesh's political terrain, the aftermath of elections frequently manifests as a contentious arena of competing narratives. Regrettably, a troubling pattern has arisen in which individuals who are unsuccessful in elections seek to undermine the legitimacy of the voting system, both domestically and internationall...

Bangladesh’s National Election: Legitimacy and Geopolitics

Bangladesh has successfully concluded its 12th national parliamentary election and the Bangladesh Awami League (AL) has formed the government for the fourth consecutive term under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The questions that are being reverberated by Sheikh Hasina’s opponents are: How would the international...

The Sheikh Hasina Era: Transforming Bangladesh's Destiny

Dr Rashid Askari: Sheikh Hasina is poised to become the world's longest-serving female head of the government. She reshuffled her cabinet that marks a significant shift in her attitudes to governance. Her line of work seems to be in keeping with the principles of the party manifesto. Sheikh Hasina started a new era that stands as a transformat...

What does the West want in the name of a ‘free and fair election’?

Professor Mizanur Rahman: After the 7 January election, many states such as China, India, and Russia congratulated prime minister Sheikh Hasina for her fourth straight victory. However, the reactions from the West were a bit critical and mostly careful. Therefore, the French newspaper Le Monde called it ‘mixed reactions’. In a stat...

Former UK PM Tony Blair congratulates PM Sheikh Hasina on her reelection

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sheikh Hasina on leading the Awami League to victory, securing a fourth consecutive term as the prime minister of Bangladesh. “The results speak to your leadership and dedication to driving the remarkable development of Bangladesh over the past years,”...

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...

PM Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh set an example by holding free, fair election

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangladesh has set an example by holding free, fair, and impartial election. The prime minister made the comment during a meeting with local and foreign journalists and observers at her official residence Ganabhaban in Dhaka on Monday. The prime minister said: "We showed that elections can be fair an...

Bangladesh election: It’s a victory of the people, says PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has described the just-concluded election as an exceptional one in which the people emerged victorious. “We wanted to preserve the people’s voting rights and make the election fair so that the voters could freely choose whom they want to be their representatives,” she sai...

Despite political friction, election festivities underway in Bangladesh

Hiren Pandit: In the heart of South Asia, Bangladesh is witnessing festivity despite difficult circumstances as it approaches the parliamentary election scheduled for January 7. This significant political event is attracting attention not only within the nation but also from international observers. Candidates are leaving no stone unturned in ...