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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.
Akcent holds Bangladeshi flag up high
As the country strives to recover and move forward, Adrian Claudiu Sina, the lead singer of the Romanian dance-pop group Akcent, expressed his support for Bangladesh.
Arrest, send back Hasina, Rehana: SCBA president urges India
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon today called on India to arrest former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana, and send them back to Bangladesh
Problem in leadership, not police force; don’t attack cops: Additional DIG
Culprits involved in killing students and general people will be arrested and legal action will be taken them, said Sohel Rana, additional deputy inspector general of Bangladesh Police
Normal police work will begin soon, says additional IGP
Additional Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidur Rahman today said they were trying to go back to normal police work soon to serve the people
Say hello to freedom, courtesy of Gen Z and Gen Alpha!
Gen Z and Gen Alpha led a historic uprising. Despite brutal crackdowns, they persisted, ultimately forcing PM Sheikh Hasina to resign. Their courage and sacrifices, including hundreds of lives lost, have painted a new chapter for the nation. However, the fight isn’t over. Maintaining stability and avoiding vandalism is crucial to preserving the support and goodwill earned.
Dr Yunus agreed to be the chief adviser of interim govt
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has agreed to lead the interim government as its chief adviser. .A reliable source confirmed the information to The Daily Star. .“When I was contacted on behalf of the students, I didn’t agree at first. I told them I have a lot of work to finis
'Prof Yunus to be chief adviser of interim govt'
Yunus has given his consent, say Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement organisers on the morning after Hasina's ouster
US urges calm in Bangladesh, salutes army role
The United States called yesterday for calm in Bangladesh after long-ruling leader Sheikh Hasina fled, and saluted the military for forming an interim government instead of cracking down further on protesters
President urges all to protect lives and properties
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked all including the army to normalise the law and order situation in the country
Hasina destroyed Bangabandhu’s legacy: Prof Yunus
"Bangladesh is liberated… We are a free country now, said Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus