July uprising 2024

‘July fighters’ to receive allowance from next month

The July fighters of the student-people uprising will get an allowance from next month, said Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam.

The afterlife of an uprising

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.

Cameras in the court: A step towards transparency or trial by media?

The core problem lies in the performative risk of broadcasting.

July’s legacy and the myth of a singular vanguard

To begin with, the origins of the July uprising have been widely misunderstood, both by foreign observers and Dhaka’s own elite commentariat.

State support for July uprising families to rise by 74%

The funds will go towards allowances, medical care, grants, and rehabilitation.

‘July Warriors' tax-free income limit to be Tk 525,000 from FY27 

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.

How is the NCP's 'new political settlement' faring?

By invoking the idea of a new political settlement, the NCP has generated high expectations.

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July killings: Charges pressed against eight cops at ICT

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.

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

‘Sidelined and forgotten’

Female activists of the July uprising fight for recognition

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

Bangladesh's civil society must confront its past failures

Intellectuals, academics, journalists, and human rights defenders often did not challenge the government effectually enough.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

How the youth are shaping a new era of meritocracy

The shift in the youth’s mindset—transforming from passive acceptance of their oppression to becoming active agents of change—is striking.

November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024

Lightmen struggle to light up their own lives in uncertain industry

Behind this essential aspect of filmmaking are the lighting technicians, whose efforts often go unnoticed. In Bangladesh, however, these technicians face an uncertain future, as the industry battles deep financial challenges.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Post-July remembrance

With the departure of an autocrat and the period of semi-expected-still-frightening chaos after, comes the period when we have to sit down to think of what comes ahead, know what we must not do, and get some direction on how we are supposed to go on. In light of this, the following articles and/or chapters have been curated for perspectives that might be needed in this unprecedented situation we’ve found ourselves in.

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

The government must focus on urgent issues

To prevent a return to authoritarianism or fascism, strengthening democratic processes is crucial.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

How has the interim government fared so far?

The mutilation done to the nation would require more than run of the mill actions or traditional approach.

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

Some concerns about the proposed changes in international crimes tribunals

The trials to prosecute those responsible for upholding and promoting a fascist regime must meet international standards of transparency.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

A tale of courage and compassion

Dr Worthy and Dr Mitheen not only opened their doors to the wounded but also converted the garage of their building on Satmasjid Road into a makeshift clinic.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

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.