quota reform 2024
57 Bangladeshis convicted in UAE granted pardon
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus disclosed the development at a meeting with editors today.
POETRY / Survival tactics for “peaceful” protests
Stay in a group, never in alleyways
ESSAY / Rhymes, rebellion, and revolution
Movements leave an indelible mark on the psyche of the people, and thus, the culture. As people are pushed to the brink of intolerance through oppressive measures,
POETRY / Magic boys and girls of Bangladesh
Magic boys and girls of Bangladesh, I love you.
POETRY / All hail July
The July wind brought in the scent of new beginnings
#Perspective / Students vs society: Why our kids need more than just grades
I’m not here to take sides, but I want to ask: Why are we so quick to question the students when reports started coming in of some crossing the line?
#Perspective / Non-resident Bangladeshi voices in the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement
Bangladesh has recently witnessed extraordinary times. In July 2024, what began as a student movement demanding a restructuring of the government job quota system escalated into a countrywide mass movement for equality, justice, and democratic freedom.
Opinion / The darkest hour
With his outstretched arms, with his head held high, with his simple yet impenetrable courage Abu Sayed changed everything
#Perspective / Shawarma and solidarity: How Dhaka’s restaurants supported student heroes
Bangladesh’s recent student protests sparked a transformative shift, with youth taking on roles as impromptu traffic controllers in Dhaka, showcasing resilience and unity. Hotels and restaurants, like Beirut in Banani, supported students by providing free meals, symbolizing solidarity. This act of kindness boosted morale and highlighted the power of community support.
Artistes unfazed by heavy rain, censorship: Demand justice for students
The rally was a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and reform in Bangladesh, highlighting the role of visual media professionals in amplifying the call for accountability and change.
Quota Reform Protests: Student protestors share their experiences
We spoke to students from different public and private universities who participated in the protests and asked about their personal experiences as well as their opinions regarding the newly reformed quota system.
In the aftermath of violence
Maybe it was the anger at a system that demanded martyrdom before acknowledging legitimate grievances
The importance of gender quota
In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.
Are we failing our own future?
Why did a student movement that started with a demand to reform a discriminatory and unconstitutional system get so violent?
State is yet to answer for so many deaths
Why the silence around security forces’ role in quota protests?
How news consumers were deprived during the internet blackout
People relied on TV networks during the internet blackout for updated information. But was that expectation met?
Dreams dashed by a bullet
He was taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital first, then to a local private hospital and finally to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after his condition kept deteriorating.
Why did cops shoot my boy? He was only 14
He succumbed to his wounds on the way to Enam Medical College Hospital.
How will I raise our son alone?
Mamun, from Jalial village in Noakhali's Binodpur, was fatally shot on the Mohakhali flyover while heading back to his home from his aunt's residence in Shaheenbag, Dhaka.