quota reform 2024

Quota issue in promotions sparks outrage among admin cadres

They fear that such a move would weaken their cadre strength

A cape of hope: Honouring Bangladesh’s remittance warriors at Mr World 2024

At pageants, the spotlight often shines on glamour and charisma. However, this year, Mr World Bangladesh 2024, B Proshad Das, and designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny, elevated the platform with a meaningful tribute to an unsung segment of Bangladesh’s population through a costume, titled “Tribute to Remittance Warrior.”

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.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

What happened on Wednesday: An account from JU

I wonder if this is how the nights must have felt during those nine months of the Liberation War.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Quota Reform Protests: Student associations in Australia, Canada, Hungary, and India stand in solidarity

Bangladeshi student associations in Australia, Canada, and Hungary are organising rallies to show their support for the reform movement.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

The price of protest: Mental health and trust at stake

The recent escalation of violence during the quota reform protests has not only raised serious concerns about law enforcement and student safety, but has also cast a long shadow over the mental health of the students involved.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Quota Reform Protests: Students share what happened at ULAB on July 17

On July 17, at least five students were injured during attacks by leaders and members of BCL in front of the ULAB campus.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

History shows suppressing students yields nothing: Mehazabien

As chaos unleashes all over Bangladesh amid the "complete shutdown" announced by quota reform protesters for today, the more popular celebrities are finally voicing their concerns through social media and requesting the safety of students.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

What is a protest?

If you are smart, you will see that we are in the midst of a historic moment where history is repeating itself. It's a time when university students are ready to sacrifice their lives for their birthrights. The irony is that without a date, you could be reading about the Language Movement or the current nationwide Quota Reform protests, watching them unfold from the comfort of your living room.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Stay calm and call: Essential ambulance numbers for medical emergencies

In times of medical emergencies, prompt access to ambulance services can mean the difference between life and death. Knowing the right numbers to call can ensure timely medical intervention.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

BRAC University students request urgent medical assistance at campus

Several hundred BRAC University (BRACU) students are stuck inside their campus, and many of them are currently in need of urgent medical assistance. 

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

Show of support for Quota Reform Movement from Hungary

A group of Bangladeshis, alongside a few locals, in Budapest, Hungary, came together to show their support for the Quota Reform Movement.

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

Your comments on leaving the country are not welcome here

It is the task— the responsibility, even— of anyone with a semblance of power to uphold the rights of those without. So when crisis befalls, why do we suggest escape to those who cannot?