quota reform 2024
What lies ahead for the nation
The students’ awakening was unsurprising for those with some political sensibility left.
24 July 2024, 07:07 AM
Govt failed to handle the situation properly
The government handled the issue from an egoistic stance, and made several wrong decisions while tackling the situation
24 July 2024, 06:20 AM
‘A huge triumph for our students’: Cultural personalities discuss Supreme Court decision
As many had lost their lives in violent clashes that upended the entire nation, cultural personalities welcomed the verdict that would look to re-establish peace across the country. The Daily Star reached out to some of the seniormost cultural figures in Bangladesh yesterday.
22 July 2024, 14:56 PM
Nation under curfew
The impact of all these on the poor and low-income groups will be devastating.
22 July 2024, 08:44 AM
The violence must end
What can possibly justify any response by the law enforcement that has led to this death toll?
20 July 2024, 11:23 AM
A sad day for the nation
Why did it use so much force if it was “principally” in favour of quota reforms?
19 July 2024, 09:26 AM
What happened on Wednesday: An account from JU
I wonder if this is how the nights must have felt during those nine months of the Liberation War.
18 July 2024, 13:08 PM
Quota Reform Protests: Student associations in Australia, Canada, Hungary, and India stand in solidarity
Bangladeshi student associations in Australia, Canada, and Hungary are organising rallies to show their support for the reform movement.
18 July 2024, 12:28 PM
The price of protest: Mental health and trust at stake
The recent escalation of violence during the quota reform protests has not only raised serious concerns about law enforcement and student safety, but has also cast a long shadow over the mental health of the students involved.
18 July 2024, 11:19 AM
Quota Reform Protests: Students share what happened at ULAB on July 17
On July 17, at least five students were injured during attacks by leaders and members of BCL in front of the ULAB campus.
18 July 2024, 10:42 AM
History shows suppressing students yields nothing: Mehazabien
As chaos unleashes all over Bangladesh amid the "complete shutdown" announced by quota reform protesters for today, the more popular celebrities are finally voicing their concerns through social media and requesting the safety of students.
18 July 2024, 09:44 AM
What is a protest?
If you are smart, you will see that we are in the midst of a historic moment where history is repeating itself. It's a time when university students are ready to sacrifice their lives for their birthrights. The irony is that without a date, you could be reading about the Language Movement or the current nationwide Quota Reform protests, watching them unfold from the comfort of your living room.
18 July 2024, 09:09 AM
Stay calm and call: Essential ambulance numbers for medical emergencies
In times of medical emergencies, prompt access to ambulance services can mean the difference between life and death. Knowing the right numbers to call can ensure timely medical intervention.
18 July 2024, 09:03 AM
BRAC University students request urgent medical assistance at campus
Several hundred BRAC University (BRACU) students are stuck inside their campus, and many of them are currently in need of urgent medical assistance.
18 July 2024, 08:08 AM
Show of support for Quota Reform Movement from Hungary
A group of Bangladeshis, alongside a few locals, in Budapest, Hungary, came together to show their support for the Quota Reform Movement.
17 July 2024, 16:56 PM
Your comments on leaving the country are not welcome here
It is the task— the responsibility, even— of anyone with a semblance of power to uphold the rights of those without. So when crisis befalls, why do we suggest escape to those who cannot?
17 July 2024, 12:50 PM
‘No one can take away the freedom to speak’
Daud Kim, a South Korean Muslim YouTuber, has been showing unwavering support for the Bangladeshi students on his social media platforms.
17 July 2024, 07:47 AM
Who’ll take responsibility for the lives lost: Chanchal
Today, Chanchal Chowdhury has finally chosen to voice his concerns on the escalating violence across the country.
17 July 2024, 07:37 AM
A slogan lost in translation
What made them flood campus streets on Sunday night was a specific comment that touched a nerve for the wider student community.
16 July 2024, 15:05 PM
Ramendu Majumdar and Mamunur Rashid back quota reform
Renowned cultural figure Ramendu Majumdar and noted thespian and playwright Mamunur Rashid have commented on the ongoing quota reform movement, which has led to the ongoing violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists nationwide. Both personalities emphasised the importance of mutual communication between the government and protestors to restore peace in the country.
16 July 2024, 14:03 PM