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626 faculty members of BRAC University release statement of solidarity

626 faculty members across all departments and institutes of BRAC University released a joint statement on August 2 expressing their solidarity with the students, their families, and all those affected by the unrest that followed the quota reform protests. 

Editorial

We believe there can be no future without the success and support of the students.

Opinion / The importance of gender quota

In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.

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.

Universities and the government have failed the students

The responsibility for this bloodshed cannot be avoided by either the government or the university authorities.

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.

#Perspective / 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.

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.

Experiencing July 15 as a student

The future of these protests remains uncertain, yet the students' unity endures.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Students and quota holders say reform is necessary

The quota system must be executed in a way that upholds fairness, inclusivity, and equity.

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

Pension wars and quota protests: The manufactured divide

Polarisation, rife with mutual fear and rage, is on the rise. Something dark and sinister is occurring.

October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015

Children to go to schools in their locality

The Prime Minister's directive to the education and other ministries to take steps to make sure that all children are able to enroll into schools in their localities is certainly laudable.

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