Economist Professor Anu Muhammad yesterday said that, despite their differences on various other issues, all political parties in the parliament had maintained a “unity of silence” over the US-Bangladesh trade agreement.

State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahammad Sohel Monzoor has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to inclusive, affordable, climate-resilient and sustainable urban development.

Economist dismisses the notion that US support is needed to counter Indian hegemony

Jamaat leader alleges India influences the country’s politics, economy, trade and culture, while also criticising BNP over constitutional reform

BNP secretary general says his party remains committed to implementing every agreed provision of the document

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen the ongoing drive against the Awami League, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Jubo League and other associate organisations.

At Dhaka’s Rath Jatra festival, LGRD minister urges unity against attempts to undermine communal harmony

NCP leader says surrender is not an option

Home minister says Awami League’s fate will be decided through judicial process

Opposition MPs yesterday demanded that the Awami League be tried as a political party in an international crimes tribunal, accusing it of committing mass killings during the July uprising, as well as destroying democratic institutions and looting national resources during its tenure.

NCP MP says the government cannot keep experimenting with students’ future

NCP leader says parties must address social barriers preventing women from entering public life

BNP chairman says the party will contest local government elections after completing organisational preparations

Party rules require him to leave the student organisation before contesting the city election

Syeda Zohra Tajuddin was a remarkable political figure whose contributions extended far beyond being the wife of Bangladesh’s first prime minister, Tajuddin Ahmad.

Worried that severe erosion by the Jhenai river could swallow more land in Tartia village, Khandaker Akhtaruzzaman recently used a newly installed phone booth to seek help from his lawmaker.

Shafiqur says they are being pressured to drop referendum demand

Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman visited flood-affected areas in Chattogram yesterday.

Responding to Hasina’s reported plan to return around December, opposition chief whip says Dhaka must decide when and how to bring her back

BNP 'snatched the referendum mandate', he says