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Referendum: The four fruits of reform - take them or leave them

A blend of sweet, sour, and bitter measures are needed for a healthy democracy

Gonotantrik Chhatra Sangsad leader Abdul Quader. File photo: Collected

Condemns BNP during the day, visits leaders' homes at night: Who is Abdul Kader talking about?

BNP Standing Committee Member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain speaks to media on 11 November 2025. Photo: Screengrab

Govt will be responsible for decisions beyond July Charter, parties not bound to accept: BNP

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A brief history of referendums: Does it always reflect the people’s will?

What Bangladesh can learn from past referendums worldwide

What Bangladesh can learn from past referendums worldwide

US President-elect Donald Trump (C) smiles as he is applauded by his son Eric Trump (L) daughter Ivanka and son Donald Trump Jr. (R) ahead of a press conference in Trump Tower, Manhattan, New York, US, on 11 January 2017. Photo: REUTERS

Is the Trump family shaping a new political dynasty?

Politics is a harder game than football: Aminul Haque

Politics is a harder game than football: Aminul Haque

Election Commission building at Agargaon in the capital. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

EC holds inter-ministerial meeting on preparations for national polls

Humayun Kabir, BNP's Joint Secretary General of International Affairs. Sketch: TBS

Humayun Kabir appointed BNP Joint Secretary General for International Affairs

Logo of BNP. Photo: Collected

BNP to finalise candidates for 200 constituencies by October

The AI-generated video, which depicted the president in a fighter jet emblazoned with “King Trump” unleashing faeces on “No Kings” protesters, drew outrage and disbelief in equal measure. Illustration: TBS

When politics turns to parody: The age of mockery and AI in Washington

Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury speaks to journalists on 3 September 2025. Photo: UNB

Central bank's independence must to rescue economy: Khasru

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed. Photo: Collected

Salahuddin sees path to democracy through July Charter