Sheikh Hasina Resigns

How Hasina’s flight was kept off radar

When the air force transporter plane carrying Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka on August 5, it took off as a training flight and turned off its transponders to blur its flightpath and location..The transponders, which transmit location, heading

Hasina 'destroyed' Bangladesh's institutions: Yunus

Former PM Hasina "destroyed almost all institutions" and "the economy was shattered," he said

How Hasina’s playbook was undone

In her final days, Sheikh Hasina desperately clung to power as if she had full legitimacy, unmindful of a big crack in her armour. Her edifice crumbled a month ago on August 5.

Hasina, Asaduzzaman, Quader sued over death of student in Ashulia

The victim's brother Mizanur Rahman filed the case with the court of Dhaka Senior Judicial Magistrate Mostafizur Rahman

4 new murder cases against Hasina in Dhaka

Former PM was also sued in an abduction case in Rajshahi

Murder case against Hasina: Police ordered to submit report by Sept 22

The victim, 18-year-old Dhaka Degree College student Foijul Islam Rajon, was killed during a protest in Mirpur on July 19

Hasina, 33 others sued over May 5 Shapla Chattar ‘mass killing’

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 33 others were accused of "mass killing" in a case filed over the firing on a rally of Hefajat-e Islam at Motijheel's Shapla Chattar on May 5, 2013

Hasina, Nowfel, 32 others sued over killing of HSC examinee in Ctg

The case was filed with Chandgaon Police Station last nigh. With this, Hasina has been facing a total of nine cases, including six for murder, one for abduction, and two filed with the International Crimes Tribunal

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Taste of freedom regained

A magnificent opportunity with potential pitfalls.

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

Nahid Islam wants Hasina to face trial

A Bangladeshi student leader who was instrumental in overthrowing Sheikh Hasina and is now part of an interim government said she must face trial when she returns home as planned for the killings during her term

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

Hasina did not resign: Joy

Says Awami League is willing to work with BNP to restore democracy in Bangladesh

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

Aftermath of AL govt’s fall: Minorities faced 205 attacks in 52 districts

Two organisations of minority communities reported yesterday that there have been at least 205 incidents of attacks on members of minority communities in 52 districts since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5.

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

Hey, this is Jay from Hinge

“Did you know babe, I am actually older than my age on Hinge. And because I am very fit, which everyone tells me all the time, everyone always guesses that is my age,” said Jay, staring into the mirror, trying to fix his hairline.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

We won; yet a lot needs to be done

A mass movement, hundreds dead, thousands injured, and a Prime Minister’s resignation. And with that, a country came to life, feeling a sense of freedom. We won then, right?

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

The winds of change

What does the nation have to look forward to?

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Regime change in Bangladesh: The fallout for India

India's best interest may perhaps lie in strengthening a new democracy in Bangladesh.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

How to not fall for another dictator

After Sheikh Hasina’s fall, the return of BNP or other existing parties will only perpetuate the cycle of corruption and mass sufferings.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Student-led community service promises a better Dhaka

The current wave of student activism was sparked by widespread protests against corruption and demands for better governance

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

'No political decision should be taken without students’ input'

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, talks with The Daily Star about the current political situation of the country.