The protests represent a wholesale rejection of entrenched elites and dynastic politics.
Police and armed activists of then ruling Awami League committed killings during the July uprising at 438 locations across 41 districts, a prosecution witness told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday.
During the July uprising, then Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman instructed police to open fire with “maximum force” to bring the situation under control, a prosecution witness told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) yesterday.
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday heard an audio conversation, recorded during the July uprising, purportedly between deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and then Dhaka south city mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh.
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.
One year after the July uprising, Bangladesh finds itself at a critical juncture, yet shows little sign of crossing it
The February election is the one remaining bridge between the sacrifice of July and the promise of tomorrow.
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.
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).
The February election is the one remaining bridge between the sacrifice of July and the promise of tomorrow.
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.
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).
During Sheikh Hasina’s premiership, relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan remained deeply strained for much of her 15 years of rule.
167 admitted to National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital during July uprising, doctor tells ICT-1
Of the killings documented, 520 or 75 percent died due to police atrocities, according to the HRSS report.
As it transpires, the national election will precede the “promised” constitutional reform, thereby deferring to the wisdom of an elected parliament.
The struggle to find meaningful employment has become one of the most disheartening realities for young people in Bangladesh.
More than 1,300 firearms and over 2,50,000 rounds of ammunition looted from police stations during the July uprising remain missing
Denigration of our Liberation War will never be acceptable
