Anti-discrimination Student Movement
Students to protest advisory council appointments today
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Dhaka University students will stage a joint protest today at 4:00pm against the recent appointments made by the interim government.
Scrap ’72 constitution, ban Chhatra League
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has issued an ultimatum to the government to fulfil their five demands, including removal of President Mohammed Shahabuddin and the scrapping of the 1972 constitution, within this week.
Shilpakala Academy’s theatre performances resume today
After almost three months of closure, theatrical performances are set to resume today on a limited scale at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital. Bangladesh Theatre's production of "Sea Morog" will be performed at the National Theatre Hall auditorium on this inaugural day.
Column by Mahfuz Anam / The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges
Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.
Education, identity and ideology: Bangladesh's struggle for unity
"The 2024 uprising as an opportunity to return to the original desires of the deprived and persecuted masses of 1971."
Anti-discrimination student movement: Citizens’ platform launched to help achieve goals
A 55-member Jatiya Nagorik Committee was formed yesterday to work towards fulfilling the goals of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement that toppled the Awami League-led government.
One month of Hasina's fall: 'Shaheedi March' begins from Raju Sculpture
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has started the "Shaheedi March" to mark one month of the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime
Cartoons as resistance: Artists find their voice in July uprising
Cartoons, as a form of artistic activism, speak the language of time. They highlight contemporary political events and societal absurdities, often at great personal risk to the artists. Despite the former AL-led government's attempts to instil fear during the anti-discrimination student movement, the people's resolve only grew stronger. Cartoonists were no exception, capturing the then government's atrocities—murders, repression, and abductions—in powerful images that spread like wildfire across social media. These cartoons became the movement's fuel, igniting further resistance.
Irfan Sajjad reveals turning down hefty offer for AL election campaign
The former Awami League-led government had a longstanding tradition of involving artistes and celebrities in their election campaigns. Recently, popular actor Irfan Sajjad, who previously voiced support for anti-discrimination student movement, shared an incident on his Facebook profile related to this practice.
A fight against such regime as terrifying as the Nazis: Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has been a vocal supporter of the anti-discrimination student movement since its inception. While he didn’t participate directly in the street protests, Farooki consistently expressed his solidarity with the students through multiple posts on Facebook. Eventually, he also aligned himself with the one-point movement calling for the former government's resignation.
No plans to form political party right now: Nahid
Post and telecommunication Adviser Nahid Islam, who is also a student leader, yesterday said the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has no plans, for now, to form any political party
Students call ‘Resistance Week’ programme starting today
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement announced a "Resistance Week" programme today to press home their four-point demand
Crisis looms over local film industry
The nation faced widespread disruption and violence during the anti-discrimination student movement, which also took a toll on the film industry. Although the situation began to stabilise after the interim government assumed control, filmmakers are hesitant to release their movies. As a result, release dates are being postponed repeatedly, with no clear indication of when new films will hit the screens.
Vision 2050 for the valiant sons and daughters of the soil
The future is in your hands, dear students. Shape it with an unwavering commitment to the greater good of our beloved nation.
I’m just an ordinary artiste, with no connections beyond my work: Chanchal
As the country rejoices in the reformation process for a new Bangladesh, one artiste is in despair. Chanchal Chowdhury, the most successful actor of the past decade, is being attacked on social media, enduring metaphorical flames.
Standing up for students was my duty, I did what I could : Prince Mahmud
Acclaimed Bangladeshi lyricist, composer, and music director Prince Mahmud, a steadfast supporter of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the quota reform protests, has reaffirmed his position through a recent social media post.
'March to Dhaka' programme today
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement announced a "March to Dhaka" programme today to press home for their one-point demand: the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina-led government
‘One-point demand’: Protesters call for ‘March to Dhaka’ today
The anti-discrimination student movement has moved up the “March to Dhaka” programme from Tuesday to today to press for their one-point demand – the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina-led government.
Protesters declare long march to Dhaka on Tuesday
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement today declared a long march to Dhaka for Tuesday