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Tarique Rahman’s house in Bogura undergoing renovation
Ending a long period of exile, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is returning to the country, marking the beginning of a new chapter in national politics. He is set to contest the 13th parliamentary election from the Bogura-6 constituency, Sadar, triggering a festive mood among BNP leaders and activists in Bogura.
'When media outlets set ablaze, freedom of speech turns to ashes'
Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inqilab Manchsuccumbed to his bullet injuries around 9:45 pm on Thursday while undergoing treatment in Singapore. Within moments of hearing this news, an angry crowd gathered at Shahbagh intersection in the capital. A section of them then moved towards Karwan Bazar. Upon arrival, they first vandalized and looted the office of Daily Prothom Alo and then that of the Daily Star on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue. Later, both outlets were set on fire. During this time, the protesters attacked New Age Editor Nurul Kabir. When the attack began, journalists and staff of Prothom Alo quickly left premise to save their lives while journalists of the Daily Star took shelter on the roof. For the first time since their establishment, the publication of Prothom Alo and the Daily Star was suspended for a day, excluding the newspaper holiday. This incident tarnished the country's image all over the world. Freedom of the media has been called into question. According to prominent figures, the incident of setting fire to the offices of the country's two leading newspapers amounts to strangling the freedom of speech of the people of the country. In fact, they say that when the media is burned, freedom of speech is reduced to ashes.
A colourless Victory Day in Bogura, memories of celebration being faded
For many residents of Bogura, this year’s Victory Day felt unusually muted. Abdus Salam, a local businessman, recalled the festive atmosphere of past celebrations while listening to patriotic songs on his phone. “Victory Day is no longer what it used to be,” he said. “The few arrangements we see today feel purely formal. Earlier, streets were filled with music and decorations, and the city was alive with celebration. Now everything seems dull.”
Hadi assassination attempt raises concerns about electoral environment, security
The assassination attempt on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha and a prospective candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency, has been carried out at a time when the much-needed poll schedule was just announced. The incident has raised renewed concern, uncertainty and tension among the political leadership.
Crucial day for Bangladesh on the eve of Independence
December 13, 1971, was an exciting, crisis-ridden and at the same time hopeful day in the last chapter of Bangladesh's Liberation War. The Pakistani occupying forces were disoriented by the gradual advance of the combined Liberation Army and the Indian allies from all sides. Several events marked this day in history, which accelerated the birth of the Independent Bangladesh.
Osman Hadi shot in Bijoynagar: A day of worry and anxiety
Independent candidate and Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi was shot while attending an election rally in Bijoynagar in the capital.
Rape case trials: The endless waiting for Justice
Due to the increase in rape and atrocities against women in the country, the Bangladesh Women and Children Repression Prevention Act 2000 (Nari-O-Shishu Nirjaton Daman Ain) was amended in 2020 to ensure the maximum punishment of death penalty. Five years have passed since then. Even the provision of the maximum punishment could not reduce the extreme atrocities like rape. Even though the cases related to rape are increasing, only a few judgements are being served.
The next Chief Justice: Who is in discussion, what does constitution say
The current Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed is retiring on December 27. He was the 25th Chief Justice of Bangladesh. Discussions are underway on who will be appointed as the 26th Chief Justice after his retirement.
FIFA World Cup draw: The tough group and the easy opponents
The FIFA 2026 World Cup draw was held on the most grand and grandest scale in football history. The final lineup of the 2026 Football World Cup was finalized during the draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, the capital of the United States, on Friday midnight.
Is separate secretariat sufficient to pave way for independent judiciary?
The independence of the judiciary means the ability to conduct justice independently, free from interference from the legislative and executive branches. The Constitution of Bangladesh also mentions the establishment of an independent and impartial judiciary. The judiciary has not been able to become independent even in the last 26 years since the verdict in the Masdar Hossain case. Finally on November 30, the Supreme Court issued a Secretariat Ordinance for the complete independence of the judiciary. However, legal experts have expressed doubts about whether this separate secretariat will be sufficient for the complete independence of the judiciary.