Sirajul Islam Rubel

Justice eludes families of July uprising victims

Shilpi Begum’s life changed forever when her only son, Mehedi Hasan, was shot dead during a protest last July.

2w ago

Eid rush begins

Tens of thousands of holidaymakers left Dhaka by road, rail, and river yesterday to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at home, enjoying mostly hassle-free journeys ahead of the 10-day Eid vacation.

3w ago

July atrocities: Hasina charged with crimes against humanity

Almost 10 months after the fall of her regime, Sheikh Hasina and her two top aides were charged with five counts of crimes against humanity yesterday.

3w ago

Chaos over cuffs at ICT

A ruckus broke out at the International Crimes Tribunal yesterday as some of the 19 high-profile accused, including former ministers and senior bureaucrats, were brought into the courtroom in handcuffs.

2m ago

July uprising in CTG: Helmeted and masked, AL men gunned down scores

In Dhaka, it was the law enforcers who turned on the people they were supposed to protect. It was the law enforcers who preyed upon protesters during the July uprising. But in Chattogram, it was different. The killers were not in uniform. They came clad in helmets and masks, guns ablaze. And now investigators say they have the names of the suspects.

3m ago

ICT cases against Hasina: ‘Strong evidence found to prove the charges’

Deposed premier Sheikh Hasina will be charged with murder, abduction, enforced disappearance, and arson at the International Crimes Tribunal.

3m ago

‘Hope for a new dawn in country’s politics’

Manik Miah Avenue was abuzz with anticipation yesterday as the National Citizen Party (NCP) was officially launched.

3m ago

Wahed Mansion repaired: Victims forgotten

Wahed Mansion in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar has been repainted, plastered, and restored to its former state. The owners have moved on, and it seems the country has too.

4m ago
January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025

What triggered the nightlong chaos between DU and seven college students?

At least 20 students from both sides were injured while the two sides chased each other

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

Media objectivity shapes students’ journalism career choices: survey

Male students comprised 55.6 percent of participants, with females accounting for 44.4 percent. Geographically, 61.5 percent of the students hailed from outside Dhaka, while 38.5 percent were based in the capital.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

University student unions: Student bodies split over polls timing

With DU and JU gearing up for student union elections, the student bodies are now sharply divided over when the polls should be held.

January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025

Unease at DU campus as some incidents reek of vigilantism

After the Awami League’s fall and the ban on Chhatra League, improvement in the overall atmosphere is quite visible at Dhaka University.

January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025

Crimes against humanity: ICT analysing Hasina’s phone calls, documents

Sheikh Hasina’s phone calls and documents of meetings in July-August are being analysed as part of a probe into allegations of crimes against humanity during the 2024 mass uprising.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Students, Nagorik committee: We’ll form a political party within 2 months

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Jatiya Nagorik Committee are planning to form a new political party within a month or two, said Nasiruddin Patwary, convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Post-August 5: DU halls no longer students’ nightmare

Molla Taimur Rahman was enrolled at Dhaka University in 2022 and had  landed himself a seat in Sir AF Rahman Hall as a residential student.

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

Ducsu election likely by next February

After a six-year gap since the last Ducsu polls in 2019, the Dhaka University authorities are now gearing up for an election early next year.

November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024

Students to launch political party by next February

Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Jatiya Nagorik Committee will jointly lead the process

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Overcrowding, pollution, food stalls: Suhrawardy Udyan under threat

As far as the eye can see, food stalls crowd every nook and corner, offering everything from “bhaja puras” to Chinese dishes. Tea vendors jostle for space alongside hawkers selling women’s ornaments at bargain prices.