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HEADLINE

● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

Draft ACC ordn fails to do away with political influence

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

The the draft Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 approved in principle by the Advisory Council recently, was initially expected to serve as a decisive step toward ending political interference and restoring the Anti-Corruption Commission's independence. Instead, it has raised concerns

Rift, registration, poll stakes rock JP

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

The Jatiya Party (JP) is passing through one of the stormiest phases in its history as the 13th National Parliament polls draw near. Leadership battles, registration tangles and fresh calls to bar it from the election field have plunged the

NCP to contest JS polls from 300 seats

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

The National Citizens Party (NCP), one of the pivotal forces behind the historic July Upsurge, has announced its readiness for the upcoming national elections despite unresolved issues over its registration, party symbol and the legal status of the July Charter.

Political parties' mistrust casts shadow over interim govt

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

The country's major political forces have intensified scrutiny over the interim government led by Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus, raising questions of impartiality, corruption and political bias among its advisory council members.Allegations that some advisers are engaged in conspiracies or plotting

Battle over Plough gets intensified

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

A fierce four-way battle has erupted over the ownership of the Langol (plough) symbol as GM Quader's Jatiya Party, Roshan Ershad's faction, Anisul Islam Mahmud's breakaway group and the resurgent Bangladesh Jatiya League (BJL), are hopeful of regaining registration from

ACC at crossroads: Credibility shaken, reform planned

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

Heavy corruption scandals have rocked the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), with senior officers accused of amassing illegal wealth and trading immunity for bribes. A wave of suspensions has followed, spreading fear among staff but also sending a deterrent message that some

NHRC remains dormant for almost a year

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), already criticised for being ineffective under successive governments, has remained completely defunct since November 7 last year following the resignation of its chairman and members. For almost a year, the country has been without

GOP-NCP merger talks flash potential youth political shift

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

Discussions have intensified over a possible merger between two youth-based political parties, the Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP), led by Nurul Haque Nur, and the National Citizen Party (NCP), led by Nahid Islam, as top leaderships of both parties have spoken

United Islamic parties can get a majority in February election: Mamunul Haque

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan and Walid Khan

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Observer, Amir of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis and Joint Secretary-General of Hefazat-e-Islam Mamunul Haque, who is a leading figure of Islamic forces discussed the uncertainties and challenges surrounding the forthcoming national elections, the implementation

Soft porn's easy digital presence corrodes values of new generation

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

Soft porn has taken an epidemic form in Bangladesh, spreading through social media platforms, video sharing and dating apps fuelled by the attention economy and youth-driven digital culture.Experts warn that this is not mere entertainment but a more insidious form