Abu Jakir : In an unexpected twist, the Bangladesh Awami League (AL), one of the nation’s oldest political parties, now...
DU Correspondent : Satya Prasad Majumder has resigned from his position as Vice-Chancellor of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and...
Diplomatic Correspondent : During a briefing with foreign diplomats at the Hotel Intercontinental on 18 August, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief...
Staff Reporter :Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, echoed with slogans as various platforms took to the streets, demanding rights and justice after claiming to have been deprived for 16 years under Sheikh Hasina’s tenure. Several organisations staged protests and formed human chains at key locations across the city, including the Jatiya Press Club, Shahbagh, Science Lab, Karwan Bazar, Bangla Motor, Farmgate, Uttara, Mirpur, Kakrail, Gulistan near Police Headquarters, and the Agargaon PSC premises. These widespread protests led to severe roadblocks...
Staff Reporter :The crucial manpower export sector is grappling with significant challenges as political unrest continues to impact the industry. The sector, which has long been vital for the country’s economy, is struggling due to ongoing disruptions at the relevant government offices. According to stakeholders in the migration sector, political instability has severely hampered manpower exports. The offices of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment have yet to resume normal operations, exacerbating the situation. Data from the Bureau...
Staff Reporter : Two separate cases have been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several senior leaders of the Awami League in connection with the deaths of three students during protests over the quota reform movement. The first case was lodged in Dhaka yesterday by Nasrin Begum, the mother of Iqram Hossain Kaoser, who was a student at Kabi Nazrul Government College. Iqram, along with Omar Faruque, a student of Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College, died on July 19,...
Staff Reporter:The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia, and Detective Branch (DB) Chief Harun-Or-Rashid over allegations of corruption. ACC Secretary Khorsheda Yeasmin confirmed the probe in a statement to the media on Sunday, 18 August. According to ACC sources, the commission has received multiple complaints alleging that these officials accumulated significant illegal assets through corrupt practices and irregularities. The investigation was prompted by an intelligence...
Staff Reporter : The appointment of former Power Secretary Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Fouzul as the Energy Adviser in the new...
Special Report : In the intricate web of South Asian geopolitics, economic projects often intertwine with political alliances, shaping the...
Abu Jakir : Following the resignation and subsequent escape of Sheikh Hasina on 5th August, the former Prime Minister now faces a growing number of legal challenges, with new cases being filed almost daily against her and other senior Awami League leaders. The charges, many of which are serious criminal accusations, include murder, abduction, and crimes against humanity. These escalating legal battles are contributing to an already volatile political landscape in the country. On Saturday, another murder case was lodged...
Staff Reporter : Interim Government Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, emphasised the importance of placing youth and students at the centre of development strategies across the Global South. Speaking at the inaugural “Leaders’ Session” of the third Voice of Global South Summit on Saturday, Prof Yunus highlighted that the youth make up a substantial portion of the population in these regions. “Two-thirds of our population is youth. They are the most powerful segment of society. They are different. They are...