quota protest 2024

#Perspective / Synonyms of bravery: Martyrs who became symbols

It’s been barely a year since July 2024, yet it feels like an eternity. The smoke clouding the sky, the gunshots, the sounds heard across the country — all seem like distant memories. However, no matter how fleeting our minds are, the collective conscience of the nation remembers the martyrs — brave individuals who sacrificed their lives so that we can have a country that is fair and just.

#Events / The Rebel Within You: Painting the memory of a movement

In commemoration of the July Uprising, on 29 July, 2025, The Daily Star hosted an art camp titled “The Rebel Within You,” inviting 11 young artists who lived through the chaos, fear, and fire of 2024’s student-led mass movement.

#Perspective / How a country fought back with slogans

In July 2024, Bangladesh’s youth-led quota protests ignited a powerful cultural uprising, using chants as political weapons to challenge authoritarianism, reclaim identity, and reshape national memory through a new language of resistance and unity.

The July that rocked Bangladesh / July 2, 2024: Protesters brave rain, warning

Defying rain, warnings, exhaustion, anti-quota protests gained momentum

#Perspective / July memories

The tragic events of July, especially the Holey Artisan attack and the revolution in Bangladesh, have left indelible scars. Memories of loss and sacrifice continue to shape the nation, serving as a powerful reminder of resilience and resistance.

Govt waives tuition fees for students injured during mass uprising

The decision will be effective from their current stage of education up to university level

July uprising: Protesters to be shielded from cases

The home ministry said that no cases can be filed against students and people who actively took part in the mass uprising of July-August.

‘July revolution may veer off course’

The 1972 constitution did not incorporate the spirit of the Liberation War, said Prof Salimullah Khan yesterday.

RAB denies opening fire on students, protesters

The Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) today denied allegations of opening fire on students and protesters, said Lt Col Md Munim Ferdous, head of Rab's media wing

August 5, 2025
August 5, 2025

Synonyms of bravery: Martyrs who became symbols

It’s been barely a year since July 2024, yet it feels like an eternity. The smoke clouding the sky, the gunshots, the sounds heard across the country — all seem like distant memories. However, no matter how fleeting our minds are, the collective conscience of the nation remembers the martyrs — brave individuals who sacrificed their lives so that we can have a country that is fair and just.

August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025

The Rebel Within You: Painting the memory of a movement

In commemoration of the July Uprising, on 29 July, 2025, The Daily Star hosted an art camp titled “The Rebel Within You,” inviting 11 young artists who lived through the chaos, fear, and fire of 2024’s student-led mass movement.

July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025

How a country fought back with slogans

In July 2024, Bangladesh’s youth-led quota protests ignited a powerful cultural uprising, using chants as political weapons to challenge authoritarianism, reclaim identity, and reshape national memory through a new language of resistance and unity.

July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025

July 2, 2024: Protesters brave rain, warning

Defying rain, warnings, exhaustion, anti-quota protests gained momentum

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

July memories

The tragic events of July, especially the Holey Artisan attack and the revolution in Bangladesh, have left indelible scars. Memories of loss and sacrifice continue to shape the nation, serving as a powerful reminder of resilience and resistance.

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

Govt waives tuition fees for students injured during mass uprising

The decision will be effective from their current stage of education up to university level

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

July uprising: Protesters to be shielded from cases

The home ministry said that no cases can be filed against students and people who actively took part in the mass uprising of July-August.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

‘July revolution may veer off course’

The 1972 constitution did not incorporate the spirit of the Liberation War, said Prof Salimullah Khan yesterday.

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

RAB denies opening fire on students, protesters

The Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) today denied allegations of opening fire on students and protesters, said Lt Col Md Munim Ferdous, head of Rab's media wing

October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024

US wants 'full investigations' into killings of civilians during mass protests in Bangladesh

The United States has reiterated its call for "full investigations" into the civilians who lost their life during the mass protests and the crackdown on the protests in recent months in Bangladesh