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Statement by H.E. Sheikh Hasina | On the Devastating Flash Floods in Nepal

The news of the devastating flash floods in Nepal has filled me with deep sorrow. The sudden flooding in Rasuwa district, including areas around Timure, Syabrubesi and Rasuwagadhi, has brought immense suffering to many families and communities. Precious lives have been lost, many people are still missing, and countless families are facing pain, ...

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina’s Speech at the International Strategic Dialogue- “Reinventing Bangladesh: A World Crisis to Overcome

The Awami League believes in secularism, non-communal politics, democracy, and equal citizenship. Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman founded Bangladesh as a homeland for all people: Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, indigenous communities, and every citizen. After 21 years, in 1996, we formed Government for the first ti...

“Those who hide behind the mask of neutrality while curtailing freedom of expression are the true fascists”: Mohammad A. Arafat

Journalists being neutral is desirable, but having a political position should not be considered a crime. In virtually all advanced democracies, the media and journalists are divided along ideological lines. In the United States, for example, journalists at Fox News and CNN generally operate from perspectives that align more closely with Republi...

How Many Times Must One Family Be Targeted Before BNP’s Violence Ends?

⁨Today, the younger brother of SM Rafiq — former Councillor of Kumarkhali Municipality and Senior Vice President of Kumarkhali Upazila Jubo League — was brutally attacked while visiting the municipal office to obtain a civic certificate. He was later rushed to Kushtia General Hospital for treatment. This is not an isolated incident....

Tofael Ahmed’s Funeral: Where Grief Became a Crime

Tofael Ahmed’s final farewell sparked controversy as police intervened at mourning events, prompting questions about democracy and political freedoms.