Anti-discrimination Student Movement
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.
Musicians rally for flood relief with fundraisers, concerts
People across the nation have rallied to support those affected by the floods. Whether it's through donations of money, clothes, or food, everyone is finding ways to assist the flood victims. Some have even travelled to the hardest-hit areas to provide direct aid. The country’s music industry has also stepped up, actively raising funds to help those in need during this crisis.
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.
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
Noncooperation: Protesters roll out 15 points
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement yesterday issued a 15-point instruction for people so the non-cooperation movement it has announced is successful.
2 killed as clashes erupt in several dists
At least two people were killed and 55 others, including students, injured in clashes involving the anti-discrimination protesters, law enforcers and ruling party activists in at least seven districts yesterday.
One demand now
Rejecting the premier’s call for dialogue, the organisers of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement yesterday made a one-point demand, resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her cabinet members.
Education minister's house attacked in Ctg
The residence of Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury came under attack allegedly by a section of protesters from a procession of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Chattogram city's Sholoshahar area this evening.
Musicians to walk to Shaheed Minar in solidarity with students
Recently, musicians of Bangladesh announced plans to gather at Rabindra Sarobar around 3 PM to protest against the widespread arrests and indiscriminate killings of students.
