The core issue with the quota system lies in allocating fixed percentages without considering the actual number of eligible candidates in a given year.
They fear that such a move would weaken their cadre strength
At pageants, the spotlight often shines on glamour and charisma. However, this year, Mr World Bangladesh 2024, B Proshad Das, and designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny, elevated the platform with a meaningful tribute to an unsung segment of Bangladesh’s population through a costume, titled “Tribute to Remittance Warrior.”
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus disclosed the development at a meeting with editors today.
Stay in a group, never in alleyways
Movements leave an indelible mark on the psyche of the people, and thus, the culture. As people are pushed to the brink of intolerance through oppressive measures,
Magic boys and girls of Bangladesh, I love you.
The July wind brought in the scent of new beginnings
I’m not here to take sides, but I want to ask: Why are we so quick to question the students when reports started coming in of some crossing the line?
Can we envision a future where such pervasive violence and control are no longer defining elements of our daily lives?
Showing solidarity with the nine-point demands of the anti-discrimination student movement, a diverse assembly of professionals from the film, television, theatre, and media sectors gathered for a protest rally yesterday morning at the Capital’s Farmgate intersection. Actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila was also present at the rally.
Nearly everyone has voiced their opinions in this climate of division, symbolised by red and black. Yet, one prominent figure, acclaimed Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan, remained notably silent.
The rally was a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and reform in Bangladesh, highlighting the role of visual media professionals in amplifying the call for accountability and change.
We spoke to students from different public and private universities who participated in the protests and asked about their personal experiences as well as their opinions regarding the newly reformed quota system.
Maybe it was the anger at a system that demanded martyrdom before acknowledging legitimate grievances
In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.
Why did a student movement that started with a demand to reform a discriminatory and unconstitutional system get so violent?
Why the silence around security forces’ role in quota protests?
People relied on TV networks during the internet blackout for updated information. But was that expectation met?
