The army has dismissed Hasnat's explosive statement about its chief's suggestion of rehabilitating a refined Awami League

The interim government must take immediate measures to ban Awami League and hold trials over the mass killings during the July uprising, Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser (Southern Region) of National Citizen Party, has said

The BNP leader called for justice to be served to money launderers, killers

He urged people from all walks of life to remain restrained, vigilant, and united

Meanwhile, protests take place at DU overnight to ban Awami League

Acknowledging mistakes is not a sign of weakness; it is a prerequisite for political rehabilitation.

His absence had little to do with form or age. Off-field turmoil pulled him away. When the Awami League government fell on August 5, the political landscape shifted. Shakib, associated with the ruling party, was caught in the storm. The writing was on the wall.

LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday said the Awami League members not involved in the July atrocities can participate in polls after apologising to people for the crimes committed by their colleagues. 

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Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said the Awami League will not be allowed to demonstrate until it apologises and its leadership faces trial for the killings during the July uprising.

Author and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad talks about the background and formation of BAKSAL.

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BNP's strategic choices in the wake of the July uprising reveal a tension between preserving continuity and embracing transformative potential.

Suggestions by the UN rights chief deserve consideration

A new film titled “Operation Jackpot”, highlighting the daring guerrilla missions of naval commandos during a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s Liberation War, is currently in production. 

The interim government will bar the Awami League and the like-minded  parties from participating in political activities, said the chief adviser’s office yesterday.

After a period of uncertainty, actress Jyotika Jyoti has officially been relieved of her position at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. She had been serving as the director of the Research and Publication Department on a contractual basis, a role she was appointed to during the former government's tenure.

For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.

The former Awami League-led government had a longstanding tradition of involving artistes and celebrities in their election campaigns. Recently, popular actor Irfan Sajjad, who previously voiced support for anti-discrimination student movement, shared an incident on his Facebook profile related to this practice.

The Awami League government betrayed the most fundamental of public trusts.