Partha Pratim Bhattacharjee

The unbearable independence!

Almost all independent lawmakers do not want to be independents in the House and they claimed that the notion that they are not part of the Awami League bleeds their hearts.

Duty cuts on essentials on the cards

The government is considering reducing the value-added tax and supplementary duty on essentials such as edible oil, sugar, and dates in its efforts to keep the prices affordable for Ramadan.

AL mulls taking ‘boat’ off local body polls

Against the backdrop of post-election infighting between the Awami League candidates and the “AL independents”, the ruling party is now actively considering not fielding candidates with the “boat” symbol in the upcoming local government polls, party insiders said.

Don’t take up projects that waste money

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the new ministers not to take up unnecessary projects that waste money and to be cautious while making public comments so as not to stir controversy.

Who will sit on opposition benches?

With the unofficial results of the 12th national polls out, the question now is what will the opposition in parliament look like.

Independents see off over a dozen heavyweights

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina’s strategy to make the election look competitive worked well, so much so that over a dozen heavyweights came tumbling down yesterday.

AL aims for a ‘tough’ 50pc turnout

The Awami League will be fully focused on turnout as the nation heads to the polls today.

AL’s independent rivals in polls: 18 ministers face stiff challenge

The fate of at least 18 cabinet members hangs in the balance as they are facing strong challenges from “Awami League independents” in tomorrow’s polls.

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024

The unbearable independence!

Almost all independent lawmakers do not want to be independents in the House and they claimed that the notion that they are not part of the Awami League bleeds their hearts.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Duty cuts on essentials on the cards

The government is considering reducing the value-added tax and supplementary duty on essentials such as edible oil, sugar, and dates in its efforts to keep the prices affordable for Ramadan.

January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024

AL mulls taking ‘boat’ off local body polls

Against the backdrop of post-election infighting between the Awami League candidates and the “AL independents”, the ruling party is now actively considering not fielding candidates with the “boat” symbol in the upcoming local government polls, party insiders said.

January 14, 2024
January 14, 2024

Don’t take up projects that waste money

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the new ministers not to take up unnecessary projects that waste money and to be cautious while making public comments so as not to stir controversy.

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Who will sit on opposition benches?

With the unofficial results of the 12th national polls out, the question now is what will the opposition in parliament look like.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Independents see off over a dozen heavyweights

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina’s strategy to make the election look competitive worked well, so much so that over a dozen heavyweights came tumbling down yesterday.

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

AL aims for a ‘tough’ 50pc turnout

The Awami League will be fully focused on turnout as the nation heads to the polls today.

January 6, 2024
January 6, 2024

AL’s independent rivals in polls: 18 ministers face stiff challenge

The fate of at least 18 cabinet members hangs in the balance as they are facing strong challenges from “Awami League independents” in tomorrow’s polls.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

A parliament of ‘all stripes’ on AL’s mind

In a bid to make sure the next parliament looks like it has representatives from different political parties, the Awami league is asking its grassroots to support several aspirants from other parties.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Special focus on final hours of voting

Law enforcers are now setting their focus completely on January 7, the election day. They are particularly preparing contingency plans for the final hours of voting, as violence often erupts between supporters of rival candidates during this time.

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