quota reform 2024
57 Bangladeshis convicted in UAE granted pardon
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus disclosed the development at a meeting with editors today.
POETRY / Survival tactics for “peaceful” protests
Stay in a group, never in alleyways
ESSAY / Rhymes, rebellion, and revolution
Movements leave an indelible mark on the psyche of the people, and thus, the culture. As people are pushed to the brink of intolerance through oppressive measures,
POETRY / Magic boys and girls of Bangladesh
Magic boys and girls of Bangladesh, I love you.
POETRY / All hail July
The July wind brought in the scent of new beginnings
#Perspective / 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?
#Perspective / 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.
Opinion / The darkest hour
With his outstretched arms, with his head held high, with his simple yet impenetrable courage Abu Sayed changed everything
#Perspective / 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.
57 Bangladeshis convicted in UAE granted pardon
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus disclosed the development at a meeting with editors today.
Survival tactics for “peaceful” protests
Stay in a group, never in alleyways
All hail July
The July wind brought in the scent of new beginnings
Magic boys and girls of Bangladesh
Magic boys and girls of Bangladesh, I love you.
Rhymes, rebellion, and revolution
Movements leave an indelible mark on the psyche of the people, and thus, the culture. As people are pushed to the brink of intolerance through oppressive measures,
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?
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.
The darkest hour
With his outstretched arms, with his head held high, with his simple yet impenetrable courage Abu Sayed changed everything
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.
Rediscovering patriotic songs: Old melodies that united a new generation
What can songs do? A lot, actually! They can win hearts and also aid in unsettling an entire system and dethroning the powerful. We have been reminded of the latter during the recent student protests and a powerful reminder it was as the Gen Z of Bangladesh took old, patriotic songs and used them in a modern context.