July uprising 2024

Recovery of Looted Firearms: Announcing rewards brings no fruition

Despite the home ministry’s announcement of significant rewards 10 days ago, no actionable information has been provided to the police regarding the firearms looted during last year’s July uprising.

Analysis / How weaponising murder cases is shielding real perpetrators

One year after the July uprising, Bangladesh finds itself at a critical juncture, yet shows little sign of crossing it

February election: Democracy’s burning test

The February election is the one remaining bridge between the sacrifice of July and the promise of tomorrow.

A non-inclusive July Charter will be a betrayal

If the charter turns out to be a document that serves only the majority and the powerful, and if it is imposed upon the rest, it will be a huge disappointment.

July uprising: Up to Tk five lakh reward for return of looted firearms

Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday announced rewards for information leading to the recovery of firearms looted during the July uprising, with the highest amount of Tk 5 lakh for the recovery of a light machine gun (LMG).

Bangladesh-Pakistan relations: Reassessing the past, reimagining the future

During Sheikh Hasina’s premiership, relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan remained deeply strained for much of her 15 years of rule.

'Most of them had lost parts of their skulls'

167 admitted to National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital during July uprising, doctor tells ICT-1

Violence and abuses: 2024 one of the deadliest years since ’71

Of the killings documented, 520 or 75 percent died due to police atrocities, according to the HRSS report.

July Declaration and the challenge of historical reckoning

As it transpires, the national election will precede the “promised” constitutional reform, thereby deferring to the wisdom of an elected parliament.

September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025

Recovery of Looted Firearms: Announcing rewards brings no fruition

Despite the home ministry’s announcement of significant rewards 10 days ago, no actionable information has been provided to the police regarding the firearms looted during last year’s July uprising.

September 1, 2025
September 1, 2025

How weaponising murder cases is shielding real perpetrators

One year after the July uprising, Bangladesh finds itself at a critical juncture, yet shows little sign of crossing it

September 1, 2025
September 1, 2025

February election: Democracy’s burning test

The February election is the one remaining bridge between the sacrifice of July and the promise of tomorrow.

August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025

A non-inclusive July Charter will be a betrayal

If the charter turns out to be a document that serves only the majority and the powerful, and if it is imposed upon the rest, it will be a huge disappointment.

August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025

July uprising: Up to Tk five lakh reward for return of looted firearms

Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday announced rewards for information leading to the recovery of firearms looted during the July uprising, with the highest amount of Tk 5 lakh for the recovery of a light machine gun (LMG).

August 24, 2025
August 24, 2025

Bangladesh-Pakistan relations: Reassessing the past, reimagining the future

During Sheikh Hasina’s premiership, relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan remained deeply strained for much of her 15 years of rule.

August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025

'Most of them had lost parts of their skulls'

167 admitted to National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital during July uprising, doctor tells ICT-1

August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025

Violence and abuses: 2024 one of the deadliest years since ’71

Of the killings documented, 520 or 75 percent died due to police atrocities, according to the HRSS report.

August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025

July Declaration and the challenge of historical reckoning

As it transpires, the national election will precede the “promised” constitutional reform, thereby deferring to the wisdom of an elected parliament.

August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025

Young people need opportunity and mentorship, not token gestures

The struggle to find meaningful employment has become one of the most disheartening realities for young people in Bangladesh.