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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.
Protesters, police clash in Faridpur; 8 injured
At least eight protesters were injured today as clashes broke out between police and protesters, demonstrating for justice for those killed in the ongoing protests
Primary schools not reopening tomorrow
Primary schools across the country will not reopen from tomorrow, said Farid Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education
US Embassy issues security alert for its citizens in Bangladesh
The US embassy in Dhaka has issued a security alert today, asking the US citizens to practice vigilance and avoid demonstrations and exercise caution in the vicinity of any large gatherings
Thousands converge on Shaheed Minar premises to join protest
Braving rain, thousands of people from different parts of the capital are thronging the Central Shaheed Minar this afternoon to join the rally, protesting the killings during the quota reform protests and release of all the arrested and detained students and people
Rickshaw-pullers line up in support of students at Shaheed Minar
Expressing solidarity with the students' protest, rickshaw-pullers gathered on the road in front of the Central Shaheed Minar today
Ongoing protest: Nat'l Committee on Security Affairs to hold meeting tomorrow
The National Committee on Security Affairs will hold a meeting tomorrow amid the ongoing student protest
Thousands join march for justice
They came in thousands. From students to teachers, guardians with children, lawyers, civil society members, and political activists -- all gathered to join “Droho Jatra” in front of the Jatiya Press Club seeking justice for those killed during the recent violence.
Protesters take to the streets across country
Thousands of people from a wide spectrum of life demonstrated in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country demanding justice for those killed in the recent violence and release of the arrestees and detainees.
Quota Reform Protests: Student protestors share their experiences
We spoke to students from different public and private universities who participated in the protests and asked about their personal experiences as well as their opinions regarding the newly reformed quota system.
Our daughter Meha could have been playing on the roof: Iresh Zaker
Reflecting upon the current situation in the country, actor and producer Iresh Zaker penned his feelings on Facebook.