student protest 2024

Ledger of losses

Bangladesh has entered a new chapter in its journey as the wheels of the economy are rolling again, with the country still healing from fresh wounds.
9 August 2024, 18:00 PM

361 police stations resume operation: police HQ

The operation of 361 police stations has been resumed, according to a press statement of the police headquarters
9 August 2024, 16:19 PM

Vision 2050 for the valiant sons and daughters of the soil

The future is in your hands, dear students. Shape it with an unwavering commitment to the greater good of our beloved nation.
9 August 2024, 15:00 PM

When students take charge: A lesson in civic responsibility

In the wake of the political upheaval following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024, the country found itself in a precarious situation. Students have emerged as key figures in maintaining stability and order during this period.
8 August 2024, 14:02 PM

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

CUET bans politics for students, teachers, and staff

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) yesterday imposed a complete ban on student politics and prohibited all political affiliations for its faculty members, staff, and administrative personnel
8 August 2024, 07:29 AM

Sheikh Hasina wanted to control everything: Hansal Mehta

Hansal Mehta has voiced support for student protests and criticised Hasina's authoritarian regime through his X (formerly Twitter) account.
7 August 2024, 10:58 AM

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

Students including scouts managing traffic in Dhaka for 2nd day

Students continued to be in charge of traffic management as volunteers for the second consecutive day, with Ansars joining them in most intersections of the capital today
7 August 2024, 06:03 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

Arrest, send back Hasina, Rehana: SCBA president urges India

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon today called on India to arrest former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana, and send them back to Bangladesh
6 August 2024, 13:23 PM

Problem in leadership, not police force; don’t attack cops: Additional DIG

Culprits involved in killing students and general people will be arrested and legal action will be taken them, said Sohel Rana, additional deputy inspector general of Bangladesh Police
6 August 2024, 10:19 AM

Normal police work will begin soon, says additional IGP

Additional Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidur Rahman today said they were trying to go back to normal police work soon to serve the people
6 August 2024, 09:52 AM

Say hello to freedom, courtesy of Gen Z and Gen Alpha!

Gen Z and Gen Alpha led a historic uprising. Despite brutal crackdowns, they persisted, ultimately forcing PM Sheikh Hasina to resign. Their courage and sacrifices, including hundreds of lives lost, have painted a new chapter for the nation. However, the fight isn’t over. Maintaining stability and avoiding vandalism is crucial to preserving the support and goodwill earned.
6 August 2024, 08:35 AM

Dr Yunus agreed to be the chief adviser of interim govt

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has agreed to lead the interim government as its chief adviser. .A reliable source confirmed the information to The Daily Star. .“When I was contacted on behalf of the students, I didn’t agree at first. I told them I have a lot of work to finis
6 August 2024, 06:40 AM

'Prof Yunus to be chief adviser of interim govt'

Yunus has given his consent, say Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement organisers on the morning after Hasina's ouster
5 August 2024, 23:44 PM

US urges calm in Bangladesh, salutes army role

The United States called yesterday for calm in Bangladesh after long-ruling leader Sheikh Hasina fled, and saluted the military for forming an interim government instead of cracking down further on protesters
5 August 2024, 20:43 PM

President urges all to protect lives and properties

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked all including the army to normalise the law and order situation in the country
5 August 2024, 20:31 PM

Hasina destroyed Bangabandhu’s legacy: Prof Yunus

"Bangladesh is liberated… We are a free country now, said Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus
5 August 2024, 20:08 PM