Recognising the marginalised heroes of the July Uprising

The July uprising in Bangladesh was a pivotal moment of bravery, sacrifice, and collective rage. The streets boiled with defiance as people, desperate for change, faced bullets and batons.
15 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Lessons in Liberation: Universities and the Fight for Justice

The July Uprising has put forth an interesting revelation: the role of students, backed by teachers, and educational institutions as a whole, in shaping a country’s political future.
15 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Eclipsing Repression: The Herculean Feat of Bangladeshi Journalism in July ‘24

Amid unprecedented levels of suppression, legal hurdles, and personal risks, journalists in Bangladesh stood firm against the fascist government of Sheikh Hasina during the July uprising.
15 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Gender, Politics, and the Call for Change

In July, the antidiscrimination movement gained renewed momentum as courageous female students, standing side by side with their male peers, took to the streets in protest, enduring violent attacks while demanding their rights.
15 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Role of Intellectuals in Bangladesh Society, 1947-2024

Two significant political events occurred in Bangladesh society between 1947 and 2024: the Bangladesh Liberation Movement of 1971 and the Anti-discrimination Students Movement of 2024.
15 December 2024, 18:00 PM

The Specter of Silence: Intellectualism and the Performance of Discourse in Bangladesh

In the waning days of 1971, the Pakistani army and their collaborators embarked on a chilling campaign to systematically eliminate the nation’s brightest minds – academics, doctors, journalists, artists – those who had dared to dream of an independent Bangladesh and articulate its promise.
15 December 2024, 18:00 PM

From ‘71 to ‘24: A People United for Justice

This year, December 16 arrives with a distinctly different ambiance. It holds greater significance than in previous years, when the day was marked with traditional observances.
15 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Disconnected: Reporting chaos amid internet blackout

The days were pure chaos. Protests were erupting everywhere, and as the digital chief reporter, I had no choice but to keep my eyes glued to my computer screen or my cellphone, constantly scanning social media for updates
13 December 2024, 13:22 PM

We ensure our productsare safe for consumers

At ACI, we recognize that laundry care is not one-size-fits-all, which is why we offer both powdered and liquid detergents to suit diverse household needs.
29 October 2024, 18:22 PM

A new benchmark in the detergent industry

In a significant stride for the local manufacturing sector, Orix, a leading brand of Remark HB Limited and an affiliate of Remark LLC, USA, has commenced
29 October 2024, 18:00 PM

CPDL: Creating Communities, Elevating Happiness

CPDL is a market leader in the Real Estate and Construction Management Industry. Being innovative and trend-setting in property development and Management, CPDL has been consistently a top performer since 2004.
27 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Top policymakers call for responsible business practices

Two top government functionaries called upon entrepreneurs to conduct business activities transparently and responsibly, saying that the interim government is trying to remove all the barriers to facilitate trade and investment.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Awarding the private sector heroes

Bangladesh is an inspiring story of economic growth and development. The country became the 35th largest economy globally from almost scratch since its independence in 1971.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Logistics can accelerate Bangladesh’s progress

Efficient logistics is not a mere operational necessity. Rather, it is a strategic driver of development. Logistics can significantly accelerate the progress of Bangladesh, said a top official of DHL Express Bangladesh.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Innovation was his driving force

To lead a business to new heights, you need a deep-rooted philosophy of innovation and a willingness to face unforeseen challenges: This may sound like an adage, but it best describes business tycoon Sk. Bashir Uddin.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Hijacking History: 1971 narratives in the Awami League's reign

Writing the history of the 1971 Liberation War, the most pivotal event in the region, remains a complex task. This war continues to shape the present, deeply influencing our understanding of the past.
16 October 2024, 07:55 AM

Mediating the July massacre

It was unquestionably the duty of the mainstream media—especially during the internet blackout when people had no other source of news to turn to—to provide people with actual, factual information about their country, their people, and their government. It was only because the people “took the media into their own hands” through social media that they were able to fulfil the role of the media to inform, to educate, and to persuade.
15 October 2024, 09:10 AM

The politics of the 'clash' between Bangalees and Paharis

The term “Bangalee-pahari conflict” is used as a contextual term for the English “ethnic conflict.” The rhetoric of ethnic conflict or ethnic violence views ethnic identity as an immutable feature of human nature. Or, in other words, these terms create the assumption that violence along ethnic lines is “primordial” or inherent to ethnic or cultural differences. This is seriously problematic because such assumptions normalise violence. In reality, both pahari/Indigenous people and the settler Bangalees are victims of state experimentation.
14 October 2024, 11:20 AM

How we go about the Bangla Spring now will define its future

Between “July 34-36”, Bangladesh saw the explosion of a united democratic desire among people of all classes and professions. The demand for democracy was the revolutionary desire then. Following on from that, establishing meaningful democracy is going to be the true revolutionary programme now. The world is now calling it the Bangla Spring—the spring whose graffiti has adorned the walls of Dhaka.
10 October 2024, 12:23 PM

Fascism, self-censorship, and the 'new Bangladesh'

No other government in this country's political history has been labelled “fascist” with such intensity, despite similar tendencies having existed before—at times to the same extent. The current context is unique in that it reflects the 15-year-long authoritarian rule of Awami League and its trickle-down oppression. Yet, understanding fascism is crucial if we seek to avoid the rise of another such regime.
10 October 2024, 12:20 PM