Like Leaving the Door Open and Losing Control of the House
Just three days before the 13th national election, the interim government hastily signed a trade agreement with the United States. Although Bangladesh initially described the agreement as “confidential and not publishable,” the US government published the final copy on its own website the day after it was signed.
Liberation War Is Not the Same as Other Movements: Hafiz Uddin
Liberation War Affairs Minister Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said that the Liberation War is the fundamental basis of Bangladesh’s birth. According to him, it would not be appropriate to equate other movements and struggles with the Liberation War.
Journalist Salim Samad Passes Away
Investigative journalist Salim Samad has died after battling cancer for a long time; he was 74 years old.
Common People Crushed Under Rising Essential Commodity Prices During Ramadan
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, prices of daily essentials have surged in various kitchen markets across the capital and the country. From iftar items to fruits, fish and meat—prices have increased in almost every category. This has put low- and middle-income people under pressure. A visit to the markets shows that by the second day of fasting, prices of iftar and kitchen essentials are already soaring.
Debapriya Bhattacharya Criticizes Bangladesh’s Request to Defer LDC Graduation
Debapriya Bhattacharya has commented that the BNP government has effectively pressed the “crisis button” following Bangladesh’s recent request to postpone its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by three years. He said the United Nations will not make a final decision immediately, as the process is time-consuming.
Seven Hindu Families Allegedly Targeted in Post-Election Violence in Noakhali
At least seven Hindu families in Hatiya upazila of Noakhali district were reportedly targeted in coordinated attacks within 72 hours of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election, according to local residents and victims.
Debapriya Urges Review of Interim Government’s Foreign Agreements
CPD Distinguished Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya has urged a review of the foreign agreements signed during the tenure of the interim government.
Bangladesh to Observe 74th Language Movement Anniversary with Nationwide Tributes
Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day will be observed on Saturday, commemorating the 74th anniversary of the historic Language Movement of 1952.
Money Taken ‘On the Basis of Mutual Understanding’ Is Not Extortion: Road Transport Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam does not want to describe the money collected from various vehicles on the roads “based on mutual understanding” as extortion.
From Anis Alamgir to Farzana Rupa: Growing Alarm Over Journalist Arrests
Journalist Anis Alamgir was taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) for questioning, and within hours a case was filed against him by an individual, accusing him of “conspiring to destabilize the state.”