quota reform movement 2024

The July that rocked Bangladesh / July 17, 2024: Grief turns into defiance

On the public holiday marking Ashura, Dhaka and other parts of the country witnessed unrelenting student protests, road and highway blockades, symbolic funeral prayers, coffin processions, and repeated clashes with police and pro-government activists.

The July that rocked Bangladesh: July 1, 2024

Though protests had already begun in response to a High Court verdict reinstating quotas in government jobs, it was on July 1, 2024, that the movement for reforms to the quota system truly took shape.

JULY KILLINGS / 'We want justice before we die'

The government has failed to address its top priorities within the first two months of taking office, alleged family members of the martyrs of the July uprising.

Book recommendations on post-independence history of Bangladesh

A list of books that might help you get started on the political climate of Bangladesh after 1971

Interim government’s omission of artistes: Mamo calls it 'shameful'

Mamo, along with her colleagues, consistently supported the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, even joining the protests in the streets.

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?

The importance of indigenous quota

Despite the general uproar, the indigenous quota remains especially contentious. Some agree while others don’t. But what of the indigenous students themselves for whom this quota is ostensibly designed?

The lawyers who stood by the students in their time of need

In the midst of this, a particularly inspiring portrait of solidarity has been painted by many lawyers, who, in various capacities, have set the standard in these trying times.

Don’t replace one fascist regime with a greater one: Parambrata Chattopadhyay

Following the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation on August 5, she has left Bangladesh and is now residing in India. The aftermath has seen nationwide celebrations, which was quickly overshadowed by widespread violence and destruction. Addressing the recent state of affairs in Bangladesh, Kolkata actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay broke his silence in an article published by Anandabazar.

July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025

July 17, 2024: Grief turns into defiance

On the public holiday marking Ashura, Dhaka and other parts of the country witnessed unrelenting student protests, road and highway blockades, symbolic funeral prayers, coffin processions, and repeated clashes with police and pro-government activists.

July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025

The July that rocked Bangladesh: July 1, 2024

Though protests had already begun in response to a High Court verdict reinstating quotas in government jobs, it was on July 1, 2024, that the movement for reforms to the quota system truly took shape.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

'We want justice before we die'

The government has failed to address its top priorities within the first two months of taking office, alleged family members of the martyrs of the July uprising.

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

Book recommendations on post-independence history of Bangladesh

A list of books that might help you get started on the political climate of Bangladesh after 1971

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Interim government’s omission of artistes: Mamo calls it 'shameful'

Mamo, along with her colleagues, consistently supported the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, even joining the protests in the streets.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

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?

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

The importance of indigenous quota

Despite the general uproar, the indigenous quota remains especially contentious. Some agree while others don’t. But what of the indigenous students themselves for whom this quota is ostensibly designed?

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

The lawyers who stood by the students in their time of need

In the midst of this, a particularly inspiring portrait of solidarity has been painted by many lawyers, who, in various capacities, have set the standard in these trying times.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Don’t replace one fascist regime with a greater one: Parambrata Chattopadhyay

Following the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation on August 5, she has left Bangladesh and is now residing in India. The aftermath has seen nationwide celebrations, which was quickly overshadowed by widespread violence and destruction. Addressing the recent state of affairs in Bangladesh, Kolkata actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay broke his silence in an article published by Anandabazar.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Kabir Suman pays tribute to Bangladesh's student movement

Kabir Suman has been a steadfast supporter of the students' movement in Bangladesh from the very start. He has consistently backed their demands.