student protest

Why is security at the Secretariat not being taken seriously?

Upon entering the Bangladesh Secretariat premises, one might hesitate to believe that this is the country’s highest policymaking establishment.

Call for edn adviser’s resignation: HSC examinees storm Secretariat, stage protest

At least 50 people were injured as clashes broke out at the Secretariat between law enforcers and HSC examinees, who were demonstrating for various demands, including the resignation of Education Adviser Prof CR Abrar and the education secretary.

Opinion / When protest turns into a mob

When protest seeks to punish through pressure, it crosses a clear ethical line

Six-point demand: Polytechnic students issue 48-hour ultimatum

Students of polytechnic institutes yesterday announced to launch a long march to Dhaka if the government fails to respond to their six-point demand within 48 hours.

Polytechnic students launch grand rally to realise demands

Today's rally comes a day after students staged a "Rise in Red" programme

Polytechnic students to stage demo after Juma prayers

Students of all polytechnic institutes across the country will stage a protest march after Juma prayers today.

Polytechnic students vow to continue protests

The meeting began around 12:00pm at the Secretariat, where Rehana Yasmin, additional secretary (technical wing) of the Technical and Madrasah Education Division, met an 18-member delegation from Karigori Chhatro Andolon, Bangladesh.

Polytechnic students block Tejgaon road over six-point demand

The blockade has caused a long tailback on roads in the neighbouring areas.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

BNP’s unfolding strategic stance: Straddling the aftermath of a revolutionary ‘event’ and realpolitik

BNP's strategic choices in the wake of the July uprising reveal a tension between preserving continuity and embracing transformative potential.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

Students of 7 DU-affiliated colleges block Science Lab for second consecutive day

Students of the seven Dhaka University-affiliated colleges blocked the Science Lab intersection for the second day in a row, demanding the formation of an independent university for their institutions.

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

Students of 7 DU-affiliated colleges block Science Lab, halt traffic

Blockade lifted as of 5:00pm; protesters announce fresh blockade from 9 to 5 tomorrow

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Students besiege HC demanding resignation of 'pro-AL fascist judges'

A group of students marched to the High Court premises to besiege the court, demanding the resignation of "pro-Awami League fascist judges"

September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024

Empowering women beyond protests

To ensure that contributions from individuals like Nusrat, Prapti, and Dipty are not isolated, we must take concrete steps to empower the next generation of women

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

What politics for the new generation should look like

Politicians need to start understanding that the loud, unnecessary, intrusive politics that we know today needs to become the politics of the past.

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

Can the student movement free us from dynastic politics?

The students can help establish a new political party and free the country from the burden of family dynasties.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

Students vs society: Why our kids need more than just grades

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?

August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024

How social media mobilised netizens as vigilantes in a “lawless” country

August 5. The day the student-led mass protests did the unthinkable in toppling the previous regime, with the aspiration to build back the country from the ground up - one brick at a time.

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

July Revolution and Gen-Z’s march to mass political awareness

Gen-Z have finally become mass aware of their socio-political rights and started to ask for accountability, transparency, and honour.