student protest 2024

ICT seeks red notice for Hasina’s arrest

"As an international policing agency, Interpol has been requested to take necessary steps to ensure her arrest"

Bringing back fugitives: Govt to ask for Interpol’s red notice

The government will request the Interpol to issue red notices to arrest and bring back fugitives allegedly involved in the killings and genocide during the July-August mass uprising, Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul said yesterday.

Govt waives tuition fees for students injured during mass uprising

The decision will be effective from their current stage of education up to university level

July uprising: Protesters to be shielded from cases

The home ministry said that no cases can be filed against students and people who actively took part in the mass uprising of July-August.

2 months of interim govt: Hopes still persist

The interim government had taken oath two months ago with overwhelming public support and amid almost equally unrealistic expectations.

A curious tale of two cases

Two cases were filed over the killing of two men in the capital’s Jatrabari during the mass uprising that toppled the Awami League government.

Govt publishes preliminary list of those killed in July-August protests

The interim government today published a preliminary list of the people who died during the student-led mass protests in July and August.

RAB denies opening fire on students, protesters

The Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) today denied allegations of opening fire on students and protesters, said Lt Col Md Munim Ferdous, head of Rab's media wing

Cops still afraid to come out of cocoon

An overarching sense of frustration, apprehension, and opportunism prevails over the police force, rendering it virtually dysfunctional.

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

Ledger of losses

Bangladesh has entered a new chapter in its journey as the wheels of the economy are rolling again, with the country still healing from fresh wounds.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

361 police stations resume operation: police HQ

The operation of 361 police stations has been resumed, according to a press statement of the police headquarters

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Vision 2050 for the valiant sons and daughters of the soil

The future is in your hands, dear students. Shape it with an unwavering commitment to the greater good of our beloved nation.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

When students take charge: A lesson in civic responsibility

In the wake of the political upheaval following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024, the country found itself in a precarious situation. Students have emerged as key figures in maintaining stability and order during this period.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Looting in luxury: The hypocrisy of our educated elite

The fall of this regime has exposed an entirely different side of our society and collective consciousness that was better left hidden.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

CUET bans politics for students, teachers, and staff

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) yesterday imposed a complete ban on student politics and prohibited all political affiliations for its faculty members, staff, and administrative personnel

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Sheikh Hasina wanted to control everything: Hansal Mehta

Hansal Mehta has voiced support for student protests and criticised Hasina's authoritarian regime through his X (formerly Twitter) account.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Bangladesh Army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate

Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman reached out to Hasina's office, conveying to the prime minister that his soldiers would be unable to implement the lockdown she had called for, according to an Indian official briefed on the matter