Altaf Hossain Uzzal
Education is not merely a profession; it is a silent revolution. The person who stands in the classroom each day does not simply open a textbook and teach—he or she sketches the map of the future. In their hands rests the shaping of tomorrow’s citizens: their thinking, values, courage, and humanity. Yet a fundamental question arises—are we simply teachers, or truly educators? Are we only delivering lessons, or ...
Will BNP be the ruling party or the opposition?
This discussion ...Dr Forqan Uddin Ahmed In January 2026, Bangladesh is at a turning point in its political history. With the July Revolution, an 18-month interim government came to an end, declaring the general election scheduled to be held on February 12, 2026. The very topic is hereby presented and prepared, aiming to havean analysis or review and giving an emphasis to the following questions as depicted here. Who will be the next prime minister, and where will Bangladeshi politics go?
Historic EPA between Bangladesh, Japan signed
In a landmark milestone for bilateral relations, Bangladesh and Japan today officially signed the ‘Economic Partnership Agreement’ (EPA) in Tokyo.
This marks the first time Bangladesh has signed an EPA with anycountry, signalling a new era of bilateral cooperation, said a press release here. The agreement was signed at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin, on behalf of the Government of Bangladesh, and HORII Iwao, Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The cer...
Truth and healing commission pledged in BNP manifesto
Ahead of the 13th national election, the BNP today (6 February) unveiled its election manifesto, pledging to implement nine major commitments and a 51-point agenda to rebuild the country over the next five years.
The manifesto, announced under the banner "Korbo Kaj, Gorbo Desh" (We will work, we will build the nation), carries the slogan "Shobar Ageh Bangladesh" (Bangladesh First).
It is divided into five sections and outlines what the p...
Rights challenges continue in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Bangladesh remains under intense human rights scrutiny despite the end of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year fascist rule, with abuses continuing under the interim government formed after mass protests in 2024, according to the World Human Rights Report 2026 published by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday.
The interim administration, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, took office promising accountability and reform. While some of the fear and repression associated with the previous Awami League government have eased, Human Rights Watch said serious violations persisted throughout 2025. General elections are scheduled for February 2026.
Ballots to be reached in all constituencies by Feb 7
Senior Secretary of the Election Commission (EC) Akhtar Ahmed has said that ballot papers for the upcoming 13th Parliamentary Election and referendum have already been distributed in 116 constituencies across the country, and the remaining will be distributed by February 7.
“We have already sent ballot papers to the returning officers of 116 parliamentary constituencies and will be able to send the remaining ballots by February 7, Insha’Allah,” he said.
The EC Secretary provided this information to the media during a briefing at...
The EC Secretary provided this information to the media during a briefing at...
