Mass uprising 2024 Bangladesh
Decoding Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic playbook
Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic rule came to an end in the wake of the mass uprising of July–August 2024, which also led to her to flee the country.
4 August 2025, 18:00 PM
ICT finds proof of Rab shooting from helicopter
The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal has found primary evidence suggesting that members of the Rapid Action Battalion fired bullets at protesters from helicopters during the July-August mass uprising.
26 January 2025, 18:00 PM
ICT seeks red notice for Hasina’s arrest
"As an international policing agency, Interpol has been requested to take necessary steps to ensure her arrest"
12 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Bringing back fugitives: Govt to ask for Interpol’s red notice
The government will request the Interpol to issue red notices to arrest and bring back fugitives allegedly involved in the killings and genocide during the July-August mass uprising, Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul said yesterday.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Raihan Rafi expresses desire to make a film on July mass uprising
The director discussed his beginning in the film industry, his journey to becoming a filmmaker, the current state of cinema, and the future of filmmaking. Following this, he answered various questions from the audience. When a student asked if he would make a film about the July mass uprising, Rafi responded by announcing his intent to create such a film.
26 October 2024, 13:57 PM
A curious tale of two cases
Two cases were filed over the killing of two men in the capital’s Jatrabari during the mass uprising that toppled the Awami League government.
6 October 2024, 18:10 PM
The darkest hour
With his outstretched arms, with his head held high, with his simple yet impenetrable courage Abu Sayed changed everything
20 August 2024, 03:00 AM
Let’s hold a three-point referendum
Realistically speaking, governing a nation of 170 million people living in densely populated cities without some kind of democracy (representativeness) is an impossible proposition.
19 August 2024, 09:00 AM
The politics of betrayal and trauma
The Awami League government betrayed the most fundamental of public trusts.
19 August 2024, 04:00 AM
Revolution and education: Some thoughts on the ‘political’ in universities
Will all that the revolution called for in spirit prevail in structures?
17 August 2024, 05:00 AM
When will we democratise the political parties of Bangladesh?
The real test lies in the reform strategies that can steer a country toward justice.
16 August 2024, 10:00 AM
Can police provide security if they don't feel safe themselves?
Police authorities must operationalise all police stations urgently
7 August 2024, 17:08 PM
'No political decision should be taken without students’ input'
Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, talks with The Daily Star about the current political situation of the country.
7 August 2024, 13:40 PM