Sirajul Islam Rubel

‘Hope for a new dawn in country’s politics’

Manik Miah Avenue was abuzz with anticipation yesterday as the National Citizen Party (NCP) was officially launched.

1w ago

Wahed Mansion repaired: Victims forgotten

Wahed Mansion in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar has been repainted, plastered, and restored to its former state. The owners have moved on, and it seems the country has too.

2w ago

Abu Sayed’s autopsy report altered 6 times

The world saw how Abu Sayed was shot by policemen from across the street.

3w ago

Disturbing accounts of ‘police abuse’

The night of July 27, 2024, still haunts her. A first-year law student of a private university, she still cannot forget how detectives surrounded her in a small room and groped her. On a table in front of her lay a blank paper for her to confess, according to her accounts to the International Crimes Tribunal and The Daily Star.

4w ago

What triggered the nightlong chaos between DU and seven college students?

At least 20 students from both sides were injured while the two sides chased each other

1m ago

Media objectivity shapes students’ journalism career choices: survey

Male students comprised 55.6 percent of participants, with females accounting for 44.4 percent. Geographically, 61.5 percent of the students hailed from outside Dhaka, while 38.5 percent were based in the capital.

1m ago

University student unions: Student bodies split over polls timing

With DU and JU gearing up for student union elections, the student bodies are now sharply divided over when the polls should be held.

2m ago

Unease at DU campus as some incidents reek of vigilantism

After the Awami League’s fall and the ban on Chhatra League, improvement in the overall atmosphere is quite visible at Dhaka University.

2m ago
March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025

‘Hope for a new dawn in country’s politics’

Manik Miah Avenue was abuzz with anticipation yesterday as the National Citizen Party (NCP) was officially launched.

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

Wahed Mansion repaired: Victims forgotten

Wahed Mansion in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar has been repainted, plastered, and restored to its former state. The owners have moved on, and it seems the country has too.

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

Abu Sayed’s autopsy report altered 6 times

The world saw how Abu Sayed was shot by policemen from across the street.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Disturbing accounts of ‘police abuse’

The night of July 27, 2024, still haunts her. A first-year law student of a private university, she still cannot forget how detectives surrounded her in a small room and groped her. On a table in front of her lay a blank paper for her to confess, according to her accounts to the International Crimes Tribunal and The Daily Star.

January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025

What triggered the nightlong chaos between DU and seven college students?

At least 20 students from both sides were injured while the two sides chased each other

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

Media objectivity shapes students’ journalism career choices: survey

Male students comprised 55.6 percent of participants, with females accounting for 44.4 percent. Geographically, 61.5 percent of the students hailed from outside Dhaka, while 38.5 percent were based in the capital.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

University student unions: Student bodies split over polls timing

With DU and JU gearing up for student union elections, the student bodies are now sharply divided over when the polls should be held.

January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025

Unease at DU campus as some incidents reek of vigilantism

After the Awami League’s fall and the ban on Chhatra League, improvement in the overall atmosphere is quite visible at Dhaka University.

January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025

Crimes against humanity: ICT analysing Hasina’s phone calls, documents

Sheikh Hasina’s phone calls and documents of meetings in July-August are being analysed as part of a probe into allegations of crimes against humanity during the 2024 mass uprising.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Students, Nagorik committee: We’ll form a political party within 2 months

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Jatiya Nagorik Committee are planning to form a new political party within a month or two, said Nasiruddin Patwary, convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee.