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422 BNP men were martyred during mass protests: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said a total of 422 BNP men were killed across the country during the mass uprising between July and August
Man arrested for ‘shooting at students’ on August 5
Jahirul Islam Rubel, a member of Jubo League's Rajshahi city unit, was arrested around 12:45am
#Perspective / Bangladesh at crossroads: A call for change, balance, and freedom
Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in history. The wounds of the past remain open, and now, as a revolution begins, there is a sense of both hope and urgency.
Letters sent to hospitals, graveyards to know number of dead: ICT chief prosecutor
DCs, civil surgeons and VCs also asked for information regarding violence during student-led protests
A battleground of change: Role of DU in social movements
The pulsating energy of Dhaka University campus works as a catalyst to inspire students and shape their conscience.
Govt healthcare facilities: Protests, departures cripple services
Protests after the fall of the Awami League government have forced heads and top officials of many government healthcare facilities and institutes to resign or remain absent, leaving the entire sector in disarray, and ultimately causing patient suffering.
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.
Opinion / The month that was
Tanim Ahmed delves into the key events that defined August in Bangladesh.
541 killed in countrywide violence in August
Political revenge, attacks on police stations, and assault on minority communities were seen in August, and all these point to a society split across the fault lines, said Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) in a report released yesterday.
Resilience of rickshaw-pullers during student protests
It is inspiring to see the role of rickshaw-pullers in and around the student protests in Bangladesh.
DMP commissioner outlines plans to restore public trust
Police interrogated the arrested VIPs to know about those, who provided money, advice, and statements against the students' movement, Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Mainul Hasan said today.
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?
Tourism in turmoil: How political unrest and floods crippled Bangladesh
Currently, the Bangladeshi tourism sector is witnessing unprecedented problems. While this was supposed to be one of the peak seasons, due to the recent political situation and the current flood that is sweeping many parts of the country, the hospitality industry seems to have come to a standstill.
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.
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.
Bring back the “para culture” please!
Those of us who have seen the golden era of the ‘90s can fondly recall how power failures were an excuse for the entire family to take a break and socialise with neighbours. Men, women, and children would find their own tribes and the hours would fly.
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
Students back to classes after more than a month
Public universities have reopened amid a vacuum in the administrations after the resignation of at least 20 vice-chancellors, 10 pro-vice-chancellors, and many other officials
Canards of a prejudiced neighbour
The prejudiced Indian intellectual elite and the media outlets’ hypocrisy is palpable by their collective silence about the atrocities committed by the Awami League goons and members of the law enforcement agencies.
