Tarique urges political parties to prioritise public issues

Stating that people are the real capital of politicians, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged political parties to focus on public issues and demands alongside state reforms. "The people of Bangladesh have many expectations from political parties and politicians. We are discussing various issues of reform, including who should

Rizwana’s remarks on political parties incorrect: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday described Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan's comments on reforms involving political parties as "incorrect and confusing". Speaking to reporters after paying homage at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur, he also said such remarks have reflected efforts to depoliticise the country. "I

How India’s political parties neglect climate change

As India’s 968.8 million voters were gripped by election fever, the worst-ever heat wave held the country in its clutches. The Indian capital, New Delhi, recorded the country’s highest ever temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius (127.22 °F) on May 28. More than 50 people died within a week due to heat

EC wants to talk with all political parties: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal Saturday said the commission wants to exchange views with all registered political parties as these are prime stakeholder of election and democratic rule. "We invited parties on short notice. If any party did not participate due to the time, we will try to listen

EC to sit with political parties today

The Election Commission (EC) is scheduled to sit with political parties on Saturday to inform and discuss the overall progress of its preparations for the upcoming general elections. While the commission has reached out to all 44 registered political parties for the discussion, BNP has publicly declared their decision not to

US has no position on caretaker govt issue: Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Thursday reiterated that the US does not support any particular political party but supports the democratic process that will allow the people of Bangladesh to choose their next government. "We believe everyone has a role to play, making sure that elections are free, fair

Europe in its labyrinth

European politicians continue to run in all directions to find a way out of their energy crisis. One of them – Simonetta Sommaruga, the Swiss Environment Minister, asked people to ‘shower together’. Others are competing to grant the business of transporting energy from the North of Africa to the continent.