For more measured and deliberate changes, Bangladesh might look towards the American and Glorious Revolutions.

The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.

Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.

For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.

The proclamation of the July uprising will be a profound declaration of justice, resilience, and rebirth.

Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind

The recent statement by President Mohammed Shahabuddin regarding the resignation letter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has sparked a controversy that should not have occurred at all. On October 19, during a conversation with the editor-in-chief of daily Manab Zamin, the president said that he had heard about Hasina’s resignation but had no documentary evidence.

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a political crisis that threatens the very foundation of its democracy.

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For three days we were a state without a government.

We expect that those who form the interim government will respect difference–be it of gender, religion, ethnicity, or language.

The protest meeting was moderated by journalist Maksudul Haque Imu and began with a minute of silence to honour the martyrs of the anti-discrimination student movement. The gathering was marked by strong condemnations of the vandalism and attacks on cultural venues, as well as the targeted attack on the residence of musical artiste Rahul Anand, known for his involvement with the student movement.

The necessary steps that must be taken in consultation with the constitution for a just democracy in Bangladesh.

Hansal Mehta has voiced support for student protests and criticised Hasina's authoritarian regime through his X (formerly Twitter) account.