Bangladesh stands in solidarity with Palestine, but misguided protests harming local businesses weaken the cause. Strategic, peaceful resistance—not vandalism—builds real change. Channelling anger through smart, targeted action sustains justice without destroying local livelihoods or support.
For the roughly 20 million residents, it seems there are almost as many protest rallies as there are people
The situation remains unchanged till the filing of this report around 1:30pm
If you have been keeping up with the news, you would be forgiven for thinking that Bangladesh’s national pastime is becoming "who can protest the loudest." With protests popping up on every street corner like pop-up shops, it’s time to address the real issue.
Commuters have been suffering on the roads since morning today due to heavy traffic congestion, mainly caused by protest programmmes held by different groups on Dhaka streets
How long does a corpse of a hero take to rot? 50 years or more? What about the corpses of martyrs? One week? 10 days? The 40-day mark to blow the candles of funeral fires?
You've ignited a tempest, / a crimson anger, / A defiance burning brighter than the summer's sun
Surely, it’s madness / it’s insanity—that he walked on
In celebration of our newfound freedom, everyone is expressing themselves in different ways, one of which is through murals and graffiti.
Many said they have been denied promotion for years
The students’ awakening was unsurprising for those with some political sensibility left.
The recent escalation of violence during the quota reform protests has not only raised serious concerns about law enforcement and student safety, but has also cast a long shadow over the mental health of the students involved.
If you are smart, you will see that we are in the midst of a historic moment where history is repeating itself. It's a time when university students are ready to sacrifice their lives for their birthrights. The irony is that without a date, you could be reading about the Language Movement or the current nationwide Quota Reform protests, watching them unfold from the comfort of your living room.
The incident has also sparked a storm on social media, where celebrities and cultural activists have raised their voices in support of the protesters.
Several people injured, a number of vehicles vandalised
Commuters forced to walk kilometers to reach their destinations
We don’t worry about freeing everyone anymore; we only think of ourselves.
In the human chain, journalists discussed that Tanjin Tisha’s unprofessional behaviour and threat toward a journalist are unacceptable. At the same time, the actress went to the DB office and made baseless allegations. Furthermore, they have asserted that if she fails to apologise, then journalists will abstain from covering news related to her.
It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.
