'Protect Jatindra Mohan’s house in Chattogram'

Journos, authors, cultural activists urge interim govt
29 August 2024, 15:22 PM

Child grooms: the hidden victims of early marriage

While the marriage of underage girls in Bangladesh receives widespread attention, the early marriage of boys often goes unnoticed, despite the fact that the trend of boys marrying underage is increasing rapidly..According to data published by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the
29 August 2024, 13:25 PM

Ansars suspend protest after ‘abolition of rest tradition’

The Ansar members today suspended their protest temporarily after the government today assured them of abolishing the “rest tradition” in the force
25 August 2024, 13:34 PM

NHRC demands full disclosure about 'Aynaghar'

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded full disclosure of information about secret detention cells called “Aynaghar,” including their current status, the identities of its administrators, and those responsible for establishing them
22 August 2024, 15:06 PM

Journo killing: Police record case after 13 and a half hours

Police recorded a case over the death of journalist Tahir Zaman Priyo -- who was killed during the recent uprising-- thirteen and a half hours after his family went to New Market Police Station in this regard
20 August 2024, 19:37 PM

Women leaders meet chief adviser with proposals for reform

Women leaders today met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urging swift action on the treatment of those injured in recent violence and the establishment of a judicial reforms commission to prevent a recurrence of past mistakes
20 August 2024, 13:30 PM

Enforced disappearance: Lawyer recounts horrors after eight years in darkness

Blindfolded, handcuffed and bundled out of his secret prison for the first time in eight years, Bangladeshi barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem held his breath and listened for the sound of a cocked pistol
15 August 2024, 12:46 PM

Protect minorities in Bangladesh, Amnesty Int’l urges interim govt

Amnesty International today urged the interim government to take immediate action to protect Hindu and other minority communities in Bangladesh.
14 August 2024, 16:38 PM

Yunus opens his door for the families

Listens to their despair; says govt must act on it
13 August 2024, 19:20 PM

Students meet Hindu leaders, to convey their message to interim govt

A team from Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement visited Dhakeshwari Temple in the capital today amid reports of attacks on the minority community across the country.
9 August 2024, 15:43 PM

Scenes from Shaheed Minar

Students from different public and private universities, colleges, and schools, started arriving in large processions to join the demonstration at Shaheed Minar.
3 August 2024, 14:14 PM

Non-Cooperation Movement: Protesters announce 15 points

The organisers of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement today came up with a set of points for people to make the non-cooperation movement successful.
3 August 2024, 12:26 PM

At least 32 children killed in Bangladesh violence: UNICEF

UNICEF has confirmed that at least 32 children were killed during July's protests, with many more injured and detained
2 August 2024, 19:50 PM

Teachers, students demand justice for those killed

Teachers from five public universities staged demonstrations on their campuses today, demanding justice for those killed during the quota reform protests
1 August 2024, 15:58 PM

Release all arrestees immediately: eminent citizens

All arrestees and detainees, especially students, detained over the quota reform movement must be released immediately, eminent citizens demanded today
1 August 2024, 15:17 PM

Recent violence: CU teachers demand justice for victims

Several teachers from Chittagong University formed two human chains on the campus today demanding justice for the victims who were killed during the quota reform protests
31 July 2024, 15:51 PM

‘Remembering Our Heroes': Quota protesters announce fresh programme

Quota reform protest organisers have announced a fresh programme tomorrow across the country to remember their fallen comrades and to realise their nine-point demand
31 July 2024, 15:34 PM

Quota protesters announce fresh programmes for tomorrow

Quota reform protests organisers have announced “March for justice” programme for tomorrow at educational institutions, court premises and major roads, aiming to fulfil of their nine-point demand
30 July 2024, 15:18 PM

In pictures: Police foil protests in Dhaka and Chattogram

Police today foiled demonstration of the protesters while they were trying to gather in the capital’s Dhanmondi-2 Road near Star Kabab this afternoon
29 July 2024, 15:17 PM

BTV Bhaban vandalism: BNP leader Shimul Biswas, 6 others remanded

A Dhaka court today placed seven people including BNP Chairperson's special assistant Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas on a four-day remand in a case filed over vandalism at the BTV (Bangladesh Television) Bhaban in the capital's Rampura on July 18
29 July 2024, 15:15 PM