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, Feb 1 (IANS) A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) election campaign office was vandalised in Nawabganj upazila of Dinajpur in Bangladesh amid heightened political tensions ahead of the upcoming national elections, local media reported on Sunday.According to Dhaka Tribune, the incident occurred at the BNP campaign office located in the Dolardarga area of Putimari Union under the Dinajpur-6 constituency, which comprises Birampur, Nawabganj, Ghoraghat and Hakimpur. Witnesses alleged that act…
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…