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Mirpur road blockade / Battery-run rickshaw drivers dispersed after clash with cops
Several people injured, a number of vehicles vandalised
Commuters suffer as battery-run rickshaw drivers block roads in Mirpur
Commuters forced to walk kilometers to reach their destinations
The unfinished struggle for a democratic, egalitarian state
We don’t worry about freeing everyone anymore; we only think of ourselves.
100 journalists protest, demand unconditional apology from Tanjin Tisha
In the human chain, journalists discussed that Tanjin Tisha’s unprofessional behaviour and threat toward a journalist are unacceptable. At the same time, the actress went to the DB office and made baseless allegations. Furthermore, they have asserted that if she fails to apologise, then journalists will abstain from covering news related to her.
A youth forced to censor their thoughts
It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.
Mismanagement in railway: DU student Roni calls off protest for now
Dhaka University student Mohiuddin Roni today (July 25, 2022) called off his protest, against the mismanagement and corruption in the country's railway system, for the time being.
Students in “kafon” halt CU shuttle train, want another shot at admission test
Students, who want to take Chittagong University entry test for the second time, today blocked the shuttle train to the university near Sholoshahar station of the port city for half an hour.
Himmati Mai: Symbolic protest in response to widespread atrocities against women
Saturday afternoon witnessed a unique performance art at the city’s Shilpakala Academy Grounds, where 70 women across all generations and professions took to the streets for an hour to protest against the escalating abuse against women all over the world including Bangladesh.
How did the Supreme Court start housing planning for Dhaka’s poor?
On August 20, 1999, over 5,000 slum dwellers mobilised from various informal settlements in Dhaka and gathered in the Supreme Court premises to protest the “wholesale eviction” that was underway that year.
DU demands withdrawal of pre-liberation DLitt degrees of 3 Pakistanis
Teachers and students of Dhaka University’s linguistics department have went on a sit-in programme, demanding withdrawal of the honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree from former Pakistani autocrat ruler Ayub Khan, President Iskandar Mirza and the country’s then premier Khawaja Nazimuddin.
French government preparing to suspend fuel tax increases
The French government is preparing to suspend fuel tax increases, a government source said on Tuesday, following violent protests against the measures.
246 BNP men sued in Sylhet, Ctg
Law enforcers file several cases against 246 BNP men in Sylhet and Chittagong cities in connection with yesterday’s clash following a court verdict that sentenced five years jail to the party chairperson Khaleda Zia in graft case.
History Distortion: Dhaka issues strong warning to Islamabad
Dhaka has protested Islamabad's distortion of the history of Bangladesh declaring its independence by posting a misleading video on a
Airspace Violation: Dhaka lodges protest with Myanmar
Bangladesh has strongly protested against the recent instances of violation of its air space by Myanmar helicopters.
House help's death sparks violent protest
Angry locals ransacked a house, torched a vehicle and damaged a dozen others following a housemaid's mysterious death at Banasree in the capital yesterday.
JU to take steps for case withdrawal
The authorities of Jahangirnagar University would take initiatives to solve the issue over the vandalism case filed against 56 students,
Lawsuit against teacher: DU students demand cancellation of sec 57
Following a lawsuit against a Dhaka University teacher, a section of students demands cancellation of the Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
Protester tied to army Jeep 'for defence' In Kashmir
A young man is tied to an army jeep that moves in a convoy in a widely-shared video from Kashmir that has sparked anger.
Rio Olympics 2016: Flag-flub sparks Chinese fury
Most of the five stars on the Chinese flags being used at medal ceremonies at the Rio Olympics are misaligned, officials say, prompting a diplomatic protest and online fury.
