politics

National Consensus Commission during a dialogue with political parties on 13 July 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Consensus Commission, political parties resume reform talks on state of emergency

A number of important issues, including the declaration of a state of emergency and the appointment of the Chief Justice, are scheduled to be discussed in today's dialogue

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. File photo: Collected
Politics

PR being forcibly introduced, Bangladeshis barely understand system: Rizvi

Secretary General of Jatiya Party Shameem Haider Patwari during a press briefing on 9 July 2025. Photo: TBS
Politics

Grassroots JaPa leaders, activists stand firmly with GM Quader: New Secy Gen Shameem

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam ‍spoke at a street rally in Chuadanga today (9 July). Photo : TBS
Politics

Nahid calls for building pro-Bangladesh politics for people

Dr Ali Riaz
Bangladesh

Parties agree to expand lower courts to upazilas, limit emergency powers

Illustration: Thoughts
Thoughts

The politics of proximity: When power rewards presence over performance

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan spoke at a views exchange meeting with government officials and stakeholders at the conference room of the Jamalpur Deputy Commissioner's office on 5 July 2025. Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

Interim govt took responsibility, not power: Fouzul

National Consensus Commission logo. Image: Collected
Bangladesh

National Consensus Commission to resume reform talks tomorrow

File photo of National Consensus Commission's Vice Chairman Ali Riaz. Photo: Facebook
Politics

July Charter seems uncertain: Ali Riaz

National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz exchanging his views with journalists at LD Hall of Jatiya Sangsad on 29 May 2025. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

No significant progress yet on reform consensus: Ali Riaz

The rally held by Islami Andolan Bangladesh on 28 June 2025. Photo: Collected
Politics

Leaders from Jamaat, NCP, other religious groups attend Islami Andolan’s grand rally

Govt releases booklet outlining reform initiatives
Bangladesh

Govt releases booklet outlining reform initiatives

Leftist leaders at a press conference announced a road march on 25 June 2025. Photo: TBS
Politics

Leftist parties announce Dhaka-Ctg road march on 27–28 June to protest port lease, humanitarian corridor plan