The July fighters of the student-people uprising will get an allowance from next month, said Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam.
When I think of July, I remember the silence. Not the kind that settles over a nation out of respect, but the kind that suffocates.
The core problem lies in the performative risk of broadcasting.
To begin with, the origins of the July uprising have been widely misunderstood, both by foreign observers and Dhaka’s own elite commentariat.
The funds will go towards allowances, medical care, grants, and rehabilitation.
The tax-free income limit for war-wounded freedom fighters has been increased to Tk 525,000 from FY27 from Tk 500,000 at present.
By invoking the idea of a new political settlement, the NCP has generated high expectations.
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday took cognisance of charges against eight police officers for crimes against humanity, marking a significant step forward in the trial process over offences committed during last year’s July uprising.
In a country where a sense of freedom has barely returned after over a decade of suppression, the question of a writer’s role looms large.
Diplomats of foreign missions in Bangladesh yesterday attended The Daily Star’s exhibition to pay tribute to the brave hearts of the July uprising.
How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.
Harmony, reform, remembrance, and justice were the key demands of those who took to the streets and the families of those who laid down their lives during the July uprising.
Disturbing trend points to systemic corruption and extortion
Reaching the 3rd level of Bengal Shilpalay, the first art piece greeting me in the lift lobby with its unique appearance was "Ria Moni", a tower constructed with children's toys. Created by Afsana Sharmin, this sculpture is a memorial for the six-year-old Riya Gope, who was shot dead on her apartment's rooftop during the Student Against Discrimination (SAD) Movement, leaving her family devastated. An intimidating installation with bamboo, sharp objects, water lilies, and severed doll parts is her way of visualising the movement.
How many of those injured during the July-August uprising, like Abdullah, are still fighting for their lives?
These two crimes wreaked havoc in the lives of innocent people of our country during the Hasina regime.
It’s time we started walking away from exclusionary politics and towards inclusivity.
He announced plans to demand the extradition of deposed dictator Sheikh Hasina from India
