Colombo, Feb 22 (IANS) Zillur Rahman, a leading Bangladeshi journalist and President of the Centre for Governance Studies in Dhaka, in an exclusive interview with a leading think-tank, asserted that India and Bangladesh share long-standing historical, economic, and strategic connections. He emphasised that although policy priorities may evolve under the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government, the long-term relationship between India and Bangladesh is expected to remain constructive.In…
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Dhaka, Jan 28 (IANS) As the law and order situation in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate, experts warned that patronage from the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government is inciting organised mobs in the country, local media reported.The remarks were made during a dialogue organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) titled ‘Media Reform in Bangladesh: Between Freedom, Responsibility and Power’, on Tuesday, which brought together senior journalists, editors, academics, political leaders, …
Dhaka, Jan 19 (IANS) Bangladesh’s democratic foundations are being undermined by rising mob violence and growing insecurity, experts warned at a policy dialogue in Dhaka. They emphasised that minority rights in the country cannot be protected without the rule of law, political accountability and meaningful representation ahead of the February 12 national election, local media reported.Dhaka-based think tank Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) hosted the roundtable, titled ‘Democracy for All: Min…
Dhaka, Jan 18 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Law Advisor Asif Nazrul on Sunday admitted that establishing the rule of law remains the biggest challenge in the country. However, he noted that significant progress has been made in that direction, local media reported. Nazrul cautioned that achieving lasting success would be difficult without sincerity and commitment for the government, which will be elected following the general election set to be held in Bangladesh on February 12, United News of Bangladesh …