The Voter Nobody Owns
Bangladesh’s youngest voters have now been let down twice, and this time they have no obvious place left to go.…
Category: Domestic News
Stories from across Bangladesh that shape our politics, campuses, economy, and everyday life.
How Japan’s “cheap” loans are locking Bangladesh into its own most expensive infrastructure
Every ribbon-cutting in Dhaka’s metro system, every crane over Matarbari, every fresh stretch of the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar highway carries the…
The Cost of the Raise: What the Ninth Pay Scale Could Do to Bangladesh’s Inflation
On August 31, the cabinet approved the Ninth National Pay Scale, raising basic salaries for roughly 24 lakh government employees…
Alternatives Demands 9-Point Reform Package, Calls for Vigilance Against Fascism
DHAKA, August 29, 2026 — Civic and political platform Alternatives placed a 9-point charter of demands before the nation today,…
Why Tarique Rahman Still Hasn’t Gone to India Despite Two Formal Invitations
For six days running, Dhaka and New Delhi have performed the same ritual. A visit is “likely.” A schedule is…
Saudi Crown Prince Invites PM Tariq Rahman to Visit Saudi Arabia
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has officially invited Prime Minister Tariq Rahman…
The “Tesla” Isn’t Stealing Bangladesh’s Electricity. Somebody Is Stealing It Through the Tesla.
Bangladesh is living through its worst power crisis in years. On August 9, loadshedding broke every national record, crossing 3,700…
PM Tarique Rahman’s India Visit Hinges on Extradition of Sheikh Hasina, Signals Foreign Ministry
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signaled that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed bilateral visit to India depends on New…
Toxic Gas Leak at Sitakunda Ship-Breaking Yard Leaves 8 Dead
At least eight workers have died due to suspected toxic gas poisoning at a ship-breaking yard in the Bhatiary area…
Rakibul Islam Rakib Signals End of Tenure as Chhatra Dal Central President
Md Rakibul Islam Rakib, president of the central committee of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), has signaled the conclusion of…