Sheikh Hasina Resigns
Dhaka longs for normalcy amid fears, uncertainty
Despite the best efforts of the students and all, Dhaka remains insecure, more than five days after the toppling of the Awami League-led government
10 August 2024, 14:39 PM
Nahid Islam wants Hasina to face trial
A Bangladeshi student leader who was instrumental in overthrowing Sheikh Hasina and is now part of an interim government said she must face trial when she returns home as planned for the killings during her term
9 August 2024, 21:11 PM
Hasina did not resign: Joy
Says Awami League is willing to work with BNP to restore democracy in Bangladesh
9 August 2024, 20:45 PM
Aftermath of AL govt’s fall: Minorities faced 205 attacks in 52 districts
Two organisations of minority communities reported yesterday that there have been at least 205 incidents of attacks on members of minority communities in 52 districts since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5.
9 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Hey, this is Jay from Hinge
“Did you know babe, I am actually older than my age on Hinge. And because I am very fit, which everyone tells me all the time, everyone always guesses that is my age,” said Jay, staring into the mirror, trying to fix his hairline.
9 August 2024, 18:00 PM
We won; yet a lot needs to be done
A mass movement, hundreds dead, thousands injured, and a Prime Minister’s resignation. And with that, a country came to life, feeling a sense of freedom. We won then, right?
8 August 2024, 11:24 AM
The winds of change
What does the nation have to look forward to?
8 August 2024, 10:18 AM
Regime change in Bangladesh: The fallout for India
India's best interest may perhaps lie in strengthening a new democracy in Bangladesh.
8 August 2024, 06:00 AM
How to not fall for another dictator
After Sheikh Hasina’s fall, the return of BNP or other existing parties will only perpetuate the cycle of corruption and mass sufferings.
8 August 2024, 02:00 AM
Student-led community service promises a better Dhaka
The current wave of student activism was sparked by widespread protests against corruption and demands for better governance
7 August 2024, 15:30 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
Bangladesh Army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate
Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman reached out to Hasina's office, conveying to the prime minister that his soldiers would be unable to implement the lockdown she had called for, according to an Indian official briefed on the matter
7 August 2024, 09:02 AM
Set aside thoughts of revenge, unite to rebuild country: Khaleda
She hoped for the situation to normalise soon
7 August 2024, 08:14 AM
Khaleda Zia gets renewed passport
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia received her renewed passport last night
7 August 2024, 07:17 AM
We must kickstart economic revival
There are many hurdles to overcome in the coming days
7 August 2024, 06:00 AM
Hasina hasn't decided yet on her next destination: Joy
Former PM's son says she will stay in Delhi for a while
7 August 2024, 05:21 AM
This is not the Bangladesh we stood in the line of fire for
It is time for us to be vigilant on all fronts, it’s so much harder to protect freedom than to achieve it.
7 August 2024, 05:00 AM
Prof Yunus to be chief adviser of interim govt
Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus will be the chief adviser of the interim government, said a press release of Bangabhaban today
6 August 2024, 18:04 PM
Another day passes without govt
The country continued to stagger in a power vacuum for the second day as President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the parliament yesterday without providing an outline of an interim government or a clear transition path in sight.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Monday’s Clashes: 92 bodies taken to hospitals
At least 92 bodies, including those of students and cops, were recovered in different parts of the country yesterday following Monday’s violent clashes between protesters and police and attacks on various establishments, including police stations.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM