Abu Jakir :All eyes are fixed on the capital as the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has declared a long march to Dhaka for Monday, rejecting the Sheikh Hasina government’s recently announced indefinite curfew, which began at 6 PM yesterday. The protesters, undeterred by the government’s measures, have called for mass rallies on Monday, escalating tensions in an already volatile situation. On Sunday, fierce clashes erupted in various parts of Dhaka and across Bangladesh, marking the first day of the non-cooperation movement...
Staff Reporter :Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan has declared that all courts across the country will remain closed indefinitely due to the current curfew situation related to ongoing protests. The Supreme Court administration on Sunday issued a separate notification under the Chief Justice’s directives over the issue. According to the notification, the Chief Justice has outlined the following instructions regarding judicial activities in the Appellate and High Court Divisions of the Bangladesh Supreme Court until further notice: 1. Judicial activities in...
Staff Reporter :The Bangladesh government has extended the curfew for an indefinite period in Dhaka, all divisional cities, district towns, upazila towns, city corporation areas, municipal areas, and industrial areas from 6:00pm on Sunday. Additionally, the government has declared a three-day public holiday across the country starting Monday. The Home Ministry announced the curfew in response to violent clashes among protesters, members of law enforcement agencies, and members of ruling party-backed organisations. These clashes occurred on the first day of...
Syed Shemul Parvez : In a harrowing escalation of violence across the country, at least 100 people have been killed...
Staff Reporter :In a recent turn of events, the younger generation of the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry has diverged from...
Staff Reporter :Protests led by Students Against Discrimination saw violent clashes across Bangladesh on Saturday, resulting in over 100 student injuries, including 20 from gunshots, as thousands of students took to the streets demanding justice for those killed by police in July. In Gazipur, the violence claimed the life of local trader Jahangir Alam, 45, who was fatally shot during a confrontation between police and protesters in the Mawna area. The clash also left 15 others injured. The unrest in...
Staff Reporter :The residence of education minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury in Chattogram came under attack, and two vehicles parked in front of the house were vandalised and one torched during the attack. This is the house where Mohibul’s father and former mayor of Chattogram, ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, used to live. The incident took place at 6:30 p.m. at Chattogram’s Chasma Hill on Saturday. The attack was allegedly carried out during the procession of Students Against Discrimination. Mohibul was not in...
Staff Reporter :A bipartisan group of 22 US lawmakers has called on the US Department of State to intensify its support for the democratic aspirations of the Bangladeshi people. Senator Edward J. Markey, along with Representatives Jim McGovern and Bill Keating, spearheaded a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday, expressing concern over the deteriorating state of democracy and human rights in Bangladesh. Senator Markey’s official website published the letter, highlighting the recent violent clashes between student protesters...
Staff Reporter :The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a Level 4 travel alert advising US citizens to avoid travelling to Bangladesh due to escalating unrest in Dhaka and other cities across the country. In the advisory, the embassy has stated, “If you feel unsafe, U.S. citizens should consider returning to the United States. Bangladesh is currently under a Level 4 travel advisory.” The alert notes that protests, demonstrations, marches, and gatherings are ongoing and can develop rapidly. “We are...
Abu Jakir :The anti-discrimination student movement has escalated its demands by rejecting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s call for dialogue and instead demanding the resignation of the current government. This dramatic shift from reform to a call for the Prime Minister’s resignation reflects the intensifying nature of the protests sweeping across the country. Originally focused on advocating for quota reforms, the student-led movement has seen its demands escalate amid increasing national unrest. The situation has become increasingly volatile, marked by violent...