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.

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

Govt requests media orgs to broadcast July uprising video

The video, which is on the mass uprising of July-August 2024, has been sent from the Chief Adviser's Office

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

Bangladesh Interim Government’s 100-day Journey: Bridging immediate needs with long-term vision

Bangladesh’s interim government (IG) has taken critical steps towards stabilising the country and signalling a new direction.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Textbooks to feature July uprising

The government is set to incorporate content on the student-led uprising into school textbooks for the 2025 academic year.

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 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

WB Yeats’s ‘Easter, 1916’ and Bangladesh’s July 1-36, 2024

What motivated our youth to defy death in order to free Bangladesh from the yoke of a brutal regime?

October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024

Are we trying to get ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’?

The euphoria of August 5, and the momentous days leading up to it, especially since July 15, are now being overshadowed by a cloud of uncertainty.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

The wisdom of youth

If we have learnt nothing else in the last several months, it is not to underestimate the power of young people.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

From classroom to martyrdom: A tribute to the fallen HSC examinees

These martyred students achieved more in the years that they lived than many of us would do in decades.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

In search of a new political language

While the student movement toppled the regime, it did not lay the foundation for a democratic future, which requires a broader reimagining of the political landscape.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

A tale of courage and compassion

Dr Worthy and Dr Mitheen not only opened their doors to the wounded but also converted the garage of their building on Satmasjid Road into a makeshift clinic.