July uprising

Democracy in the digital age: Lessons from Bangladesh and beyond

The internet, once a mere repository of information, has evolved into the most formidable arena for political engagement.

19 high-profile individuals produced before ICT

Nineteen high-profile individuals were produced before ICT in connection with the 'crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising'

Tribute to July uprising: Drone show lights up Dhaka's sky

In 12 vivid motifs, the July uprising came alive, tracing the heroism of Abu Sayed and the stirring role of women in the movement

Opinion / Awami League’s crimes: What should be its punishment?

Can such a deeply rooted political entity be banned out of existence?

Why non-discrimination demands secularism

Secularism is entirely consistent with the spirit of non-discrimination that inspired the July mass uprising.

The disappeared of the July Uprising

The Daily Star found evidence of systematic government efforts to cover up medical records and bodies of the July uprising victims so they can never be found again.

July massacre: Tarique promises trials if voted to power

If BNP is voted to power, the party would bring those responsible for the torture and killing during the anti-autocratic movement and the 2024 mass uprising under trial, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman today.

The disappeared of the July Uprising: Part 4 / Families want closure, however painful

When we first started visiting Dhaka Medical College Hospital in January for this story, there were seven protest-related unclaimed bodies freezing in its mortuaries.

The disappeared of the July Uprising: Part 3 / A systematic cover up of bodies

On the afternoon of August 5, 2024, word spread across the country that Sheikh Hasina fled to India. In Gazipur, like elsewhere in the country, thousands poured into the streets in celebration. But there was also anger.

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Hasina oversaw July protest killings: UN

Human rights office also finds systematic abuse by former ministers, security agency officials, AL leaders

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Insights from her inner circle

Several senior officials gave crucial information to the UN Fact Finding Mission about Sheikh Hasina’s actions during the July uprising.

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

July uprising: Proof won’t be shared till trials meet int’l standard

The UN will not share evidence from its investigation with Bangladesh unless trials of perpetrators of the brutal response to the July uprising meet international standards, says a top official at the UN Human Rights Office.

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

UN for probe into rights violations on August 5-15

The UN has recommended prompt and independent investigations into human rights violations that took place from August 5 to 15 last year after the fall of Sheikh Hasina.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Yunus thanks UN rights office for probe into Hasina-era atrocities

He reiterated the interim government's commitment to upholding the rule of law and called on all members of Bangladesh's justice system

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

UN says former Bangladesh govt behind 'possible crimes against humanity'

UN estimates that "as many as 1,400 people may have been killed" in that 45-day time period, while thousands were injured

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

UN fact-finding report on July uprising rights violations on Feb 13

.High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is expected to launch the report in Geneva

February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

Police seek July uprising photos, videos from public

The submission window will remain open from February 11 to February 25

February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

‘Govt bound to fail as it lacks spirit of uprising’

The interim government is bound to fail as it does not have the spirit of the July uprising in it, said columnist and writer Farhad Mazhar yesterday.

February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025

Tax exemption on fees for foreign physicians treating injured in July uprising

Taxes also waived on physicians' hotel accommodation, food, and airfares