quota protest 2024

Interim govt wants ICT trial of killings during student protests: Asif Nazrul

The government is also trying to ensure that ICT investigators work under the supervision of United Nations, he says
14 August 2024, 05:58 AM

Hope India ensures Bangladesh elections are held in 90 days: Joy

In an interview with Indian Express, Hasina's son also says govt should have talked to students from the start of quota protests
14 August 2024, 04:57 AM

‘That’s laughable’, State Dept says on claims of US role in mass protests

"We have seen a lot of disinformation in recent weeks, and we remain incredibly committed to strengthening information integrity across the digital ecosystem, especially with our partners in South Asia," US State Department spokesperson said
14 August 2024, 03:59 AM

July Revolution and Gen-Z’s march to mass political awareness

Gen-Z have finally become mass aware of their socio-political rights and started to ask for accountability, transparency, and honour.
12 August 2024, 08:18 AM

42 cops killed during recent movement: IGP

Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam today said at least 42 members of the police force were killed and scores injured in clashes during the recent mass student movement
11 August 2024, 08:23 AM

Looting in luxury: The hypocrisy of our educated elite

The fall of this regime has exposed an entirely different side of our society and collective consciousness that was better left hidden.
8 August 2024, 07:40 AM

Akcent holds Bangladeshi flag up high

As the country strives to recover and move forward, Adrian Claudiu Sina, the lead singer of the Romanian dance-pop group Akcent, expressed his support for Bangladesh.
7 August 2024, 05:17 AM
7 August 2024, 04:00 AM

‘Shame on you’, Sadia Ayman addresses artistes visiting BTV

Quota protest movement 2024: Talented actress Sadia Ayman expressed disappointment with the artistes who visited the BTV premises instead of protesting the killing of ordinary students.
3 August 2024, 14:30 PM

Holding to account the perpetrators of crimes against protesters

The July massacre has brought the credibility of this regime into question.
3 August 2024, 14:00 PM

An urgent plea for democracy

The ongoing protest by students and mass people demanding justice has surfaced in a profound democratic void in Bangladesh.
3 August 2024, 11:30 AM

Politics has to change to cure Bangladesh of economic ills

What is good politics for a party, or any party, may not result in good economics
2 August 2024, 04:00 AM

Rising from the ashes: Can Dhaka move on for good?

The mayhem that swept over the nation is still alive and vivid in our memories. The harrowing violence that has been carried out will forever remain imprinted in our hearts. Hence the question that haunts us all: after what has happened, can we ever get over this?
29 July 2024, 12:10 PM

The government must stop harassing the youth

The government showed us how to take a solvable problem and make it complicated
29 July 2024, 02:00 AM

PM visits vandalised Mirpur-10 metro rail station

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this morning visited the vandalised metro rail station at Mirpur-10 in Dhaka
25 July 2024, 06:38 AM

93pc jobs on merit, 7pc from quotas

Govt issues circular; some quota reform organisers reject it
23 July 2024, 15:22 PM

Transport operators sitting idle, counting losses

The violence centring the quota reform protests and associated curfew are preventing trucks and covered vans from plying on the roads and highways, leading to losses for their operators alongside businesses dependent on them
23 July 2024, 14:47 PM

Quota reform resurgence: Stop violence against students

The government is complicating and antagonising a solvable proposition by ordinary citizens
17 July 2024, 08:49 AM