Mass-uprising

Writing about Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir brings back vivid memories of the golden days of student politics. I first came to know Fakhrul during my days in student politics at Dhaka University when he was a highly active and progressive leading activist of the then East Pakistan Students Union. Alongside coming from a rich political family background, Fakhrul was regarded by us from the very beginning as a highly progressive and promising activist because of his own intellect and ideals. H...

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has described the presidential election as historic. He said, “The world is watching Bangladesh’s presidential election. Voting for the country’s new president will take place tomorrow, Thursday. All necessary preparations for the election have been completed.” He made the remarks while speaking about the overall preparations for the election at his office at the Election Commission building in Agargaon on Wednesday. Asked why the world...

The Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh has declared a holiday for newspaper offices on Wednesday, Aug. 5, marking July Mass Uprising Day. The announcement was made on Monday through a notice signed by NOAB President Matiur Rahman Chowdhury. The notice said, “In accordance with the decision of the Executive Committee, this directive regarding the holiday has been issued for the information of all NOAB member organizations. However, during this holiday, NOAB members will be able to...

Former President Md. Shahabuddin cannot escape responsibility for the 2024 massacre, Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said. He said that although delayed, the resignation of President Md. Shahabuddin Chuppu has finally lifted the dark shadow of autocracy from the nation. He made the remarks at a press conference held at 6:30 pm Friday at the official residence of the Opposition Leader on Minto Road in the capital. The press conference was organized to react to the president’s resignation. A...

The July Museum will be officially inaugurated on August 5 by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain shared the information on Friday. He said, “The July Memorial Museum will be inaugurated on August 5. The government has already announced this, and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will officially inaugurate it.” Referring to the government’s decision to officially observe August 5 as the “Day of the Fall of the Autocracy,” he said, “The day...

National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organizer (Southern Region) and Cumilla-4 Member of Parliament Hasnat Abdullah said the government’s retreat from the demand for a referendum has left the public disappointed and hurt. At the same time, he strongly criticized the government over employment, the power crisis and everyday civic sufferings. He made the remarks at a rally following a July march at Baitul Amin Shopoth Chattar in Chandpur on Saturday afternoon. The march was organized as part...