Inside Bangladesh’s Shadowy History of Enforced Disappearances
Bangladesh’s history of enforced disappearances, abductions, and extrajudicial killings under Sheikh Hasina's regime is under investigation by a new interim commission. With 1,676 complaints...
Justice, De-Awami Process, and the Question of National Unity
Explore the urgent need for a Truth and Reconciliation process in Bangladesh to combat fascism’s influence, restore democracy, and rebuild societal values beyond authoritarian remnants
May the Ancestors Show Us the Way Out of Bangladesh’s Vegetable Crisis
Discover how Bangladesh’s floating bed farming can alleviate the vegetable price crisis. This indigenous technique offers climate resilience and reduces reliance on market syndicates, transforming...
Policy Paper: Reforming the Education System of Bangladesh
Explore comprehensive reforms in Bangladesh's education system post-August 2024, addressing infrastructure, inequality, and curriculum unification to bridge urban-rural divides and improve quality
Efforts to Ban Student Politics on Campus are Fascist Acts
The ban on student politics at Dhaka University is seen as undemocratic. Dipto Debnath Apu argues for targeting extremist groups, not student politics, which historically played a vital role in...
Why Chhatra Sangsad Matter to Democracy
Student councils are vital platforms that promote democratic values, nurture leadership skills, and encourage civic engagement. Discover how these institutions shape future leaders and strengthen the...
Experts Criticize Insufficient Rehabilitation for Padma Bridge Project Affected Communities
Experts at the Bangladesh Institute of Social Research (BISR) Trust have criticized inadequate rehabilitation for communities affected by the Padma Bridge project. They highlighted gender inequality,...
Policy Advocacy Paper: How Bangladesh Can End the Cycle of Violence with India
This paper explores the human rights crisis at the India-Bangladesh border, where over 1,200 Bangladeshi civilians have been killed since 2000 by India's Border Security Force (BSF). It advocates for...
The Iconic Moments That Shaped Bangladesh's July Revolution
36th of July!” This popular term is now seen on Dhaka’s streets to preserve the spirit of the July revolution. The month is a cornerstone in Bangladesh’s history. What began as a peaceful...
Restructuration of Bangladesh's University Education System
The Second Independence in Bangladesh provides an enormous opportunity to reclaim our democratic values of inclusion, social justice, and human rights protection
How A Revolution Failed?
Post-revolutionary periods often bring political instability. People develop intense optimism after a revolution, as seen in Bangladesh. However, history shows that such expectations are rarely...
Quota Protest: How Govt Playing Double Standard?
The student community is in a devastating condition, while their melancholic parents are going from one police station to another, seeking even the slightest information about their children
Protesters announce country-wide demo, protests today
The press release also urged to mass people of the country to express soliderity with the protesters.
Economist's View: A Dangerous Game for Sheikh Hasina
The crisis that has unfolded in Bangladesh this month represents an unprecedented challenge to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian rule
BNP to Revive Its Anti-Gov Movement
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for national unity, inviting all political parties, alliances, left-right parties, religious-based and Islamic political parties, and organizations...
