Mohammad Tareq Hasan

The frequency of student protests worldwide indicates the possibility of forming a more egalitarian society.

With the rising prices of essentials in Bangladesh, people with fixed income are struggling to make ends meet.

The tragic road accident and the unfortunate death of Nayeem Hasan, a student of Notre Dame College, on November 24, sparked protests as fellow students took to the streets of Dhaka yet again. They demanded a speedy trial of the accused, compensation for the family, strict traffic laws, etc.

On September 15, we saw hundreds of garment workers taking to the streets again at the Mirpur 1 intersection, demanding their unpaid wages. This kind of protest has become a common feature on the Dhaka streets, as factories are shutting down without paying

Recently, we have witnessed a spike in the incidents of rape and also an increased commentary on our perception of it.

Bangladesh has been experiencing incomparable growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) since the last decade. The latest forecast by the Asian Development Bank ranks Bangladesh at the top among South Asian countries.

On the morning of July 24, 2019, a few photos of academic buildings of the University of Dhaka surfaced on social media. The caption of the photos read: “Do not pay heed to the rumours and attend your classes and exams.

Many of us have been left stunned after witnessing a series of mob attacks on people being accused of kidnapping and murdering children.