political unrest

Can we exorcise Sisyphus from our political culture?

Bangladesh's political culture is riddled with unscrupulous blame games.

Opinion / Are we trying to get ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’?

The euphoria of August 5, and the momentous days leading up to it, especially since July 15, are now being overshadowed by a cloud of uncertainty.

Country must be back in business without delay

Amid worker unrest and insecurity in the industrial sector, entrepreneurs and bankers have urged the new administration to focus on rebuilding confidence in the economy.

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.

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.

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.

ATMs out of cash as money supply disrupted

Nasir Hossain, a resident of the capital’s Dhanmondi area, had to urgently buy daily necessities as he had not gone to the market for the past few days in the wake of the deadly protests that forced Sheikh Hasina to resign from her post as prime minister.

ISPR provides numbers of army camps to contact in case of sabotage, threats

Bangladesh Army today requested people to contact the nearest army camp if anyone faces any sabotage activities, violence and death threats

HSC exams posptoned due to unavoidable reasons

Exams were earlier scheduled to be held from August 11

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

Can we exorcise Sisyphus from our political culture?

Bangladesh's political culture is riddled with unscrupulous blame games.

October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024

Are we trying to get ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’?

The euphoria of August 5, and the momentous days leading up to it, especially since July 15, are now being overshadowed by a cloud of uncertainty.

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

Country must be back in business without delay

Amid worker unrest and insecurity in the industrial sector, entrepreneurs and bankers have urged the new administration to focus on rebuilding confidence in the economy.

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

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.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

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.

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 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

ATMs out of cash as money supply disrupted

Nasir Hossain, a resident of the capital’s Dhanmondi area, had to urgently buy daily necessities as he had not gone to the market for the past few days in the wake of the deadly protests that forced Sheikh Hasina to resign from her post as prime minister.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

ISPR provides numbers of army camps to contact in case of sabotage, threats

Bangladesh Army today requested people to contact the nearest army camp if anyone faces any sabotage activities, violence and death threats

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

HSC exams posptoned due to unavoidable reasons

Exams were earlier scheduled to be held from August 11

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Monday’s Clashes: 92 bodies taken to hospitals

At least 92 bodies, including those of students and cops, were recovered in different parts of the country yesterday following Monday’s violent clashes between protesters and police and attacks on various establishments, including police stations.