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The unfinished struggle for a democratic, egalitarian state

We don’t worry about freeing everyone anymore; we only think of ourselves.

100 journalists protest, demand unconditional apology from Tanjin Tisha

In the human chain, journalists discussed that Tanjin Tisha’s unprofessional behaviour and threat toward a journalist are unacceptable. At the same time, the actress went to the DB office and made baseless allegations. Furthermore, they have asserted that if she fails to apologise, then journalists will abstain from covering news related to her.

A youth forced to censor their thoughts

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.

Mismanagement in railway: DU student Roni calls off protest for now

Dhaka University student Mohiuddin Roni today (July 25, 2022) called off his protest, against the mismanagement and corruption in the country's railway system, for the time being.

Students in “kafon” halt CU shuttle train, want another shot at admission test

Students, who want to take Chittagong University entry test for the second time, today blocked the shuttle train to the university near Sholoshahar station of the port city for half an hour.

Himmati Mai: Symbolic protest in response to widespread atrocities against women

Saturday afternoon witnessed a unique performance art at the city’s Shilpakala Academy Grounds, where 70 women across all generations and professions took to the streets for an hour to protest against the escalating abuse against women all over the world including Bangladesh.

How did the Supreme Court start housing planning for Dhaka’s poor?

On August 20, 1999, over 5,000 slum dwellers mobilised from various informal settlements in Dhaka and gathered in the Supreme Court premises to protest the “wholesale eviction” that was underway that year.

Imran Khan leads rally of thousands to blockaded Islamabad

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday led a convoy of thousands of supporters towards the capital Islamabad in a show of force the new government has attempted to shut down, with clashes breaking out between police and protesters.

DU demands withdrawal of pre-liberation DLitt degrees of 3 Pakistanis

Teachers and students of Dhaka University’s linguistics department have went on a sit-in programme, demanding withdrawal of the honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree from former Pakistani autocrat ruler Ayub Khan, President Iskandar Mirza and the country’s then premier Khawaja Nazimuddin.

February 9, 2018
February 9, 2018

246 BNP men sued in Sylhet, Ctg

Law enforcers file several cases against 246 BNP men in Sylhet and Chittagong cities in connection with yesterday’s clash following a court verdict that sentenced five years jail to the party chairperson Khaleda Zia in graft case.

November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017

History Distortion: Dhaka issues strong warning to Islamabad

Dhaka has protested Islamabad's distortion of the history of Bangladesh declaring its independence by posting a misleading video on a

September 5, 2017
September 5, 2017

Airspace Violation: Dhaka lodges protest with Myanmar

Bangladesh has strongly protested against the recent instances of violation of its air space by Myanmar helicopters.

August 5, 2017
August 5, 2017

House help's death sparks violent protest

Angry locals ransacked a house, torched a vehicle and damaged a dozen others following a housemaid's mysterious death at Banasree in the capital yesterday.

August 4, 2017
August 4, 2017

JU to take steps for case withdrawal

The authorities of Jahangirnagar University would take initiatives to solve the issue over the vandalism case filed against 56 students,

July 16, 2017
July 16, 2017

Lawsuit against teacher: DU students demand cancellation of sec 57

Following a lawsuit against a Dhaka University teacher, a section of students demands cancellation of the Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.

April 15, 2017
April 15, 2017

Protester tied to army Jeep 'for defence' In Kashmir

A young man is tied to an army jeep that moves in a convoy in a widely-shared video from Kashmir that has sparked anger.

August 8, 2016
August 8, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Flag-flub sparks Chinese fury

Most of the five stars on the Chinese flags being used at medal ceremonies at the Rio Olympics are misaligned, officials say, prompting a diplomatic protest and online fury.

June 8, 2016
June 8, 2016

Christians press govt for fighting minority killings

The Christian community has demonstrated in Dhaka urging the government to take steps to stop the on-going attacks and killings including that of minorities.

May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016

Sachin, Lata parody video kicks up storm

Indian comedy group AIB member Tanmay Bhat's video of a mock conversation between legends Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar provokes a howl of protests now faces a ban, reports NDTV.

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