Beyond the Binary: Can New Political Parties Revive Democracy in Bangladesh?

The collapse of traditional party systems is a familiar crisis across many contemporary democracies. Italian political scientist Piero Ignazi, writing in “The Crisis of Parties and the Rise of New Political Parties” (1996), diagnosed the disaffection with …

Yunus lauds IMF for its positive role in Bangladesh

The chief adviser takes part in a talk at Chatham House, an independent think-tank based in London, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has credited the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its "positive role" in helping Bangladesh overcome its …

Bangladesh football is just getting started: Shamit

Bangladesh midfielder Shamit Shome expressed his disappointment following his side's 2-1 defeat to Singapore in an AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture at the National Stadium on Tuesday but remained optimistic about the future of Bangladesh football. The …

Muhammad Yunus Says Bangladesh Wants Good Relations With India: 'Somehow Things Go Wrong...'

Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 22:54 IST Muhammad Yunus' interim government continues to face international scrutiny over its treatment of opposition parties and its crackdown on dissent. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus (Credits: AFP) …

Holding Onto Chair: The Many Tactics Of Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus

Dhaka: Muhammad Yunus's popularity is waning as the interim government faces a series of crisis, with Bangladesh's political landscape becoming increasingly complex. June marks the 10th month since Yunus assumed leadership of the country's …

AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers: Singapore edge Bangladesh 2-1 in gritty Dhaka showdown

BANGLADESH: Singapore’s Lions clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bangladesh on Tuesday evening at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, keeping their AFC Asian Cup 2027 dreams alive with a crucial three points in Group C. The win propels …

Bangladesh interim leader Yunus vows to step down after april elections

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus said he will not seek to stay in power after the upcoming elections. He announced the polls for April 2026, the first since a mass uprising ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Yunus, speaking in London, made it …

Rani from Bangladesh: At 81, the oldest active Woman IM and chess-book author who retains passion for the game

The 81-year-old looked shattered when she lost a first-round game to 12-year-old Paras Kalia during the 21st Delhi International Chess Open.Her shawl slipped from her hands as she signed the scoresheet, exchanged copies, and handed one to the arbiter. It …

Not interested in being part of Bangladesh’s next elected govt: Yunus

Dhaka: Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Wednesday said he would not be interested in being part of the next elected government, according to a media report. The 84-year-old Nobel Laureate, who took over as the head of the interim …

Mr Attaf receives the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to Algeria