July mass uprising

Elections belong to the people, not the politicians

An election that reflects people’s choices and an elected government that carries out their mandate will show whether the hope created by the uprising will be turned into meaningful change.
29 August 2025, 03:00 AM

A non-inclusive July Charter will be a betrayal

If the charter turns out to be a document that serves only the majority and the powerful, and if it is imposed upon the rest, it will be a huge disappointment.
27 August 2025, 07:00 AM

Cultural show held in Munshiganj to mark July Mass Uprising

A drama and cultural show organised by Oboyab Cultural Centre was held at the district Shilpakala Academy on Friday (August 8), marking the anniversary of the historic July Mass Uprising.
9 August 2025, 04:16 AM

'There is no reason not to accept OHCHR assistance'

OHCHR alone cannot prevent atrocities anywhere when there is systematic denial by the concerned state or any authority of its duties, and a failure of the international community to act.
3 August 2025, 03:00 AM

‘The July uprising was about truth and justice’

In this “noya bondobosto,” discrimination has simply been repackaged, following the same rotten patterns we thought we had destroyed.
30 July 2025, 04:00 AM

ICT cases over July atrocities: Two-thirds of 206 accused absconding

Law enforcers have managed to arrest only 73 out of the 206 accused after the ICT issued warrants for their arrests
25 July 2025, 18:42 PM

In the shadow of July: The parents who waited, worried, and walked together

Between July 15 and August 5 last year, parents across the country held their breaths waiting, worrying, and counting the hours until their children returned home from the protests. Some had their parents' blessing. Others went without it.
24 July 2025, 04:00 AM

The afterlife of an uprising

When I think of July, I remember the silence. Not the kind that settles over a nation out of respect, but the kind that suffocates.
23 June 2025, 11:00 AM

Can Bangladesh break free from its extractive past?

While civil society is now free, the pervasive spread of misinformation and disinformation across social media platforms presents a grave danger.
16 June 2025, 04:00 AM

‘Hasina mastermind of July atrocities’

The Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) yesterday submitted its probe report against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, bringing five allegations of crimes against humanity during the July uprising.
12 May 2025, 18:06 PM

Why non-discrimination demands secularism

Secularism is entirely consistent with the spirit of non-discrimination that inspired the July mass uprising.
22 March 2025, 03:00 AM

Reform quota system in academic admissions

The core issue with the quota system lies in allocating fixed percentages without considering the actual number of eligible candidates in a given year.
27 February 2025, 10:31 AM

Can we achieve change without chaos?

For more measured and deliberate changes, Bangladesh might look towards the American and Glorious Revolutions.
17 February 2025, 06:00 AM

How we should build Brand Bangladesh

Another key aspect of Brand Bangladesh lies in its ability to hold a moderate Muslim identity without excluding other groups.
8 February 2025, 08:11 AM

Injured protesters call off demo in front of CA residence

Earlier, they took position in front of the residence of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus around midnight, breaching security barricades along the way
2 February 2025, 18:45 PM

Injured uprising protesters block Mirpur Road

Injured protesters from last year's mass uprising blocked Mirpur Road demanding medical treatment and rehabilitation
2 February 2025, 06:32 AM

Uprising injured block road in front of NITOR

Demand official recognition of their sacrifices, proper treatment, compensation
1 February 2025, 19:12 PM

Try Hasina, Awami League

Families of the victims of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and those martyred and maimed in the July mass uprising yesterday demanded that ousted Sheikh Hasina and her party be brought to book.
10 December 2024, 20:29 PM

Workers erased from July mass uprising narrative

Long-term rehabilitation and comprehensive support are neededfor the families of those killed and injured during the July uprising, speakers said at an event yesterday.
5 December 2024, 18:46 PM

Research needed on media's role during uprising: press secry

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has called for research on the media's role during the July mass uprising
20 November 2024, 15:12 PM