Quota reform
Revolution and education: Some thoughts on the ‘political’ in universities
Will all that the revolution called for in spirit prevail in structures?
The banality of evil and the Messiah of a new dawn
For three days we were a state without a government.
The power of education in ‘Bangla Bashanta'
Identity and ideology politics also played an essential role in brewing the Bangla Bashanta.
#Perspective / Say hello to freedom, courtesy of Gen Z and Gen Alpha!
Gen Z and Gen Alpha led a historic uprising. Despite brutal crackdowns, they persisted, ultimately forcing PM Sheikh Hasina to resign. Their courage and sacrifices, including hundreds of lives lost, have painted a new chapter for the nation. However, the fight isn’t over. Maintaining stability and avoiding vandalism is crucial to preserving the support and goodwill earned.
Voices from Shahbagh
Comments from Shahbhag on August 5, 2024.
Bangladesh’s growth story lacks justice and humanity
The problems are economic, social and political in nature.
Aftermath of quota reform violence: Will a normal day ever come?
Can we envision a future where such pervasive violence and control are no longer defining elements of our daily lives?
In the aftermath of violence
Maybe it was the anger at a system that demanded martyrdom before acknowledging legitimate grievances
Opinion / The importance of gender quota
In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.
Sparse crowds at Star Cineplex amid curfew adjustments
In recent years, attendance at Eid-special movie releases saw a significant surge. However, this Eid, the Shakib Khan starrer "Toofan" not only met but exceeded records set in the past few years. The film's demand remained robust even post-Eid, prompting the country's largest multiplex to add more screenings each week.
A generation's fight in the shadows of quota
The movement was no longer about quotas; it was about justice.
The shifting political field and the price of permanent war
Is it not easier to defeat your enemies in parliament than to be permanently on the warpath against some shapeshifting enemy?
Witnessing the quota reform protests as a high school student
From blockades to rallies, protestors have expressed their dissatisfaction with the existing quota system in many ways. Among the masses that attended the rallies in the last few days, a significant portion consisted of students from various high schools.
The government should take responsibility for its mistakes
The government wasted time while the violence continued.
Whom do information blackouts during protests ultimately benefit?
Internet shutdown is one of the major aspects of control that the Awami League government has exercised to curb the protests.
A sad day for the nation
Why did it use so much force if it was “principally” in favour of quota reforms?
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.
Universities and the government have failed the students
The responsibility for this bloodshed cannot be avoided by either the government or the university authorities.
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.