Many People Suffering in Prisons Due to Political Identity, Says Prof. Rehman Sobhan
Economist Professor Rehman Sobhan has said that a large number of people in the country are currently languishing in prisons due to their political identities. He described this as a violation of human rights, a failure of the country’s justice system, and one of the failures of the interim government, which should have been more committed to upholding the rule of law.
Awami League Working Committee Meets as Sheikh Hasina Outlines Next Strategy
On Tuesday morning, Sheikh Hasina held a meeting of the Awami League Working Committee to discuss the post-election situation in Bangladesh and the party’s future programs. She joined virtually from Delhi. Members of the Working Committee gathered at the residence of a Presidium Member of the Awami League.
BNP Office Empty After Forming Government!
After nearly two decades, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has formed the government with a majority in parliament. But an unfamiliar scene is now visible at the party’s central office in Nayapaltan.
BNP’s Overwhelming Win: Should It Raise Alarm?
The landslide victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the 13th Parliamentary election raises serious questions about the legitimacy and future stability of Bangladesh’s democratic process.
Experts divided over legality of MPs’ second oath
Legal experts have expressed sharply differing opinions on whether lawmakers can legally take a second oath as members of the Constitutional Reform Council in addition to their parliamentary oath.
Palashbari Awami League President Lipon Dies in Custody After Re-Arrest at Jail Gate
Palashbari Upazila Awami League President and former vice principal Shamikul Islam Sarkar Lipon died after falling critically ill inside Gaibandha District Jail late Sunday night, authorities confirmed. He had been in custody for a prolonged period in connection with a case filed with Gaibandha Sadar Police Station.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy Open to Dialogue, Calls Bangladesh Election a Sham
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has described Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election as a “sham,” yet emphasized that the door to dialogue remains open in the greater national interest. In an interview with British broadcaster ITV, he said he is prepared to engage with any political force even if Tarique Rahman assumes the office of Prime Minister.
There Were No Voters at the Polling Centers, But Votes Were on the Counting Tables
Sheikh Hasina has termed the national election held on 12 February a “planned fraudulent farce” and demanded the cancellation of the results in an official statement. She alleged that although voter presence at polling centers was low, the number of votes increased abnormally at the counting tables.
Jamaat a ‘Deceptive Party’, Does Not Believe in Independence: Salahuddin Ahmed
Calling Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami a “deceptive party,” BNP Standing Committee member and Cox’s Bazar-1 (Chakaria–Pekua) constituency candidate Salahuddin Ahmed said that the party does not believe in the country’s independence. Those who do not believe in independence will not speak the correct history either.
Police Cover Mouth of Former MP Tuhin as She Attempts to Speak
Former Member of Parliament (MP) Sabina Akhter Tuhin, who is currently in jail, was brought to court. After the hearing, she was being taken to the court lock-up. While being taken, the former MP wanted to speak to journalists present in the court premises. At that moment, a female police officer on duty covered her mouth.