Special Report

Khaleda Zia’s Attempts to Evade Justice

On 25th February 2015, the Third Metropolitan Special Judges Court in Dhaka cancelled bail and issued arrest warrants for BNP Chief Khaleda Zia after she failed to appear in court in relation to pending cases of corruption against her. It should be noted that issuance of warrants of arrest for people who fail to appear in court, especially wh...

2014: Year of Sheikh Hasina on the International Arena

  Right after Awami League formed government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in January 2014, in a manifestation of unanimous support, world leaders and chiefs of different regional blocs and international consortiums welcomed her on her assumption of state leadership for the straight second term, calling the January 5...

Bangladesh in 2014: Agriculture and Overseas Employment

  In January 2014, Bangladesh Awami League was elected to state power for the second consecutive time since 2009. This time, the government aimed to fulfill the pledges made in its 2014 election manifesto titled: “Marching Ahead Bangladesh” as well as sustaining the momentum of development started during its earlier tenure since 2009.

Bangladesh in 2014: Economy, Infrastructure & Power

  In January 2014, Bangladesh Awami League was elected to state power for the second consecutive time since 2009. This time, the government aimed to fulfill the pledges made in its 2014 election manifesto titled: “Marching Ahead Bangladesh” as well as sustaining the momentum of development started during its earlier tenure since 2009.

Food Security and Self-sufficiency Achieved

  The Constitution of Bangladesh (Article 15) recognises the fundamental responsibility of the state to secure to its citizens the provision of the basic necessities of life including food. Besides that Article 18 states that the state is obligated to regard the raising of the level of nutrition and