Chaos over cuffs at ICT
A ruckus broke out at the International Crimes Tribunal yesterday as some of the 19 high-profile accused, including former ministers and senior bureaucrats, were brought into the courtroom in handcuffs.
20 April 2025, 18:54 PM
July uprising in CTG: Helmeted and masked, AL men gunned down scores
In Dhaka, it was the law enforcers who turned on the people they were supposed to protect. It was the law enforcers who preyed upon protesters during the July uprising. But in Chattogram, it was different. The killers were not in uniform. They came clad in helmets and masks, guns ablaze. And now investigators say they have the names of the suspects.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM
ICT cases against Hasina: ‘Strong evidence found to prove the charges’
Deposed premier Sheikh Hasina will be charged with murder, abduction, enforced disappearance, and arson at the International Crimes Tribunal.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Hope for a new dawn in country’s politics’
Manik Miah Avenue was abuzz with anticipation yesterday as the National Citizen Party (NCP) was officially launched.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Wahed Mansion repaired: Victims forgotten
Wahed Mansion in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar has been repainted, plastered, and restored to its former state. The owners have moved on, and it seems the country has too.
21 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Abu Sayed’s autopsy report altered 6 times
The world saw how Abu Sayed was shot by policemen from across the street.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Disturbing accounts of ‘police abuse’
The night of July 27, 2024, still haunts her. A first-year law student of a private university, she still cannot forget how detectives surrounded her in a small room and groped her. On a table in front of her lay a blank paper for her to confess, according to her accounts to the International Crimes Tribunal and The Daily Star.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
What triggered the nightlong chaos between DU and seven college students?
At least 20 students from both sides were injured while the two sides chased each other
27 January 2025, 11:12 AM
800 DU students face uncertainty
The finance department at Dhaka University did not grant any marks to approximately 800 students from four batches who skipped one of two midterm examinations.
28 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Longing for home on Eid day
For Muslims, Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the biggest festivities, when families and friends come together to celebrate the momentous occasion, amid joy and happiness..Eid excitement is in the air, but it is quite elusive for the foreign students living in Sir PJ Hartog International Hall of Dhak
21 April 2023, 14:35 PM
Renting Ambulance at Govt Hospitals: Patients forced to pay double
Patients across the country are forced to pay almost double the usual fares for ambulances because of a cartel of ambulance owners at public hospitals.
3 April 2023, 01:20 AM
DU beset with gang crimes
Two more student gangs -- “Nishachor” and “Bhai Brothers” -- had been carrying out criminal activities on Dhaka University campus for several years, say students.
29 March 2023, 01:40 AM
Iftar away from home
For many residential university students, Ramadan entails staying miles away from home and missing out on homemade dishes. But residential students of Dhaka University have found solace in their “second home” at the campus dorms.
25 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Shishu Palli: Much more than an orphanage
Anika (not her real name) lost her parents shortly after her birth seven years ago. She was brought to SOS Children’s Village (Shishu Palli) in the capital’s Shyamoli at the age of three days because she had no one to take care of her.
10 March 2023, 18:00 PM
A group of wayward BCL activists are responsible
Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain has held a section of activists of the student body responsible for the recent incidents of violence and scandals at educational institutions.
22 February 2023, 01:20 AM
BCL stays off the leash
Bangladesh Chhatra League will regain its past glory. This was what Sheikh Wali Asif Enan pledged once he became the general secretary of the pro-Awami League student organisation in December last year
22 February 2023, 01:00 AM
The DU students who mug people after sunset
A married couple left their Nazimuddin Road residence to visit their uncle’s home in Dhaka University area. When they arrived at DU’s Shaheed Minar premises, a group of 10 to 12 men, led by DU BCL activists, intercepted them, mercilessly beat them, stole Tk 22,000 and their ATM card, and left.
12 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Master’s at DU: Will the CGPA 3.25 requirement be a barrier to entry?
While students were happy with Dhaka University's decision to allow graduates from other institutions to enrol in its master's degree courses, they expressed dissatisfaction over the university setting a CGPA of 3.25 as minimum requirement for giving admission tests.
25 January 2023, 04:55 AM
DU regular master’s now open for all
From now on, students who have completed their bachelor’s from Bangladeshi universities will be able to enrol into the regular master’s programmes of Dhaka University.
22 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Beating opposition for promotion
Leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) have become unusually active in Dhaka to please the higher-ups of the ruling Awami League ahead of the selection of top BCL leaders before December 24.
11 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Need leadership that can change BCL image
Chhatra League leaders and activists are expecting that the organistion will have a new leadership that will be able to restore its past glory and work to realise Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s dream of building a “Smart Bangladesh”.
7 December 2022, 01:30 AM
Top posts in chhatra league: 30 may be new age bar before council
The age limit for the activists aspiring to get top positions in Bangladesh Chhatra League central committee is likely to be relaxed once again ahead of the biannual council of the pro-Awami League student body.
5 December 2022, 01:00 AM
Celebration or chaos?
Reckless driving, sound pollution and overcrowding have become a common scene at Dhaka University these days, especially at night as a huge number of spectators come to watch the World Cup football live matches in front of three screens set up at Haji Muhammad Muhsin Hall field and TSC area.
4 December 2022, 18:00 PM
RPO defied as parent parties run BCL, JCD
The Representation of the People Order clearly states that no student organisation can be an associate body of a political party, but Chhatra League and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal are still being run as the associate bodies of the Awami League and the BNP.
8 November 2022, 02:30 AM
DU sexual harassment: Student yet to get justice as probe drags on
A Dhaka University student, who brought an allegation of sexual harassment against a teacher in December last year, is yet to get justice as the university’s anti-sexual harassment cell could not finish its probe eight months on.
1 November 2022, 18:00 PM
Chattogram: A city of fading greenery
Once upon a time, the country’s port city was celebrated for its lush vegetation and green hills. However, in the last three decades, the city has already lost half its greenery to unchecked, unplanned urbanisation.
18 October 2022, 18:00 PM
BCL expels Eden accusers instead
Chhatra League yesterday expelled 17 leaders and activists of its Eden Mohila College unit for their alleged involvement in anti-disciplinary activities.
26 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Senior cop in Ramna area: Is beating his only duty?
One senior cop in Dhaka has reportedly developed a habit of turning a peaceful gathering into a bloodied one, as witnessed in several events over a few months.
10 September 2022, 03:40 AM