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news article2024-08-05
This news article from the Dhaka Tribune, published on August 5, 2024, reports on the nationwide celebratory processions that erupted across Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's resignation as Prime Minister and her departure from the country. Crowds of thousands, including students and political activists, took to the streets in cities such as Chittagong, Khulna, and Rangpur, chanting victory slogans, waving national flags, and distributing sweets. The article highlights the largely peaceful nature of the celebrations, noting that army vehicles were seen showering flowers on crowds in Rangpur, and quotes participants expressing both joy and calls for continued vigilance to protect the gains of their movement.
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news article2024-08-17
This is an editorial from the Dhaka Tribune (published August 17, 2024) criticizing student activists in Bangladesh for engaging in the same authoritarian behaviors they had previously protested against under Sheikh Hasina's government. Specifically, the editorial condemns students for stopping civilians on Dhaka streets, searching their phones and belongings without legal authority, and acting violently toward journalists on August 15, 2024 (the death anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) near Dhanmondi 32. The editorial's core argument is that with an interim government now in place — one that already includes two student movement representatives in advisory roles — there is no justification for student activists to continue operating in the streets and resorting to the same undemocratic tactics used by groups like Chhatro League and Chhatro Dal, which they had originally opposed.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
news article2024-08-24
This op-ed by Nawrin Sultana, published in the Dhaka Tribune on August 24, 2024, analyzes the rapid collapse of Bangladesh's Awami League government under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power. The author argues that the downfall was primarily caused by a catastrophic failure in political communication rather than organized opposition or a military coup. The piece traces the crisis from its origins in student protests over a discriminatory civil service quota system, through Hasina's inflammatory labeling of protesters as "traitors," to the government's subsequent escalating responses including internet shutdowns, violent crackdowns on students, and a refusal to acknowledge legitimate grievances or apologize. The author contends that these actions severed trust between the government and its citizens, ultimately costing the regime its legitimacy within just 15 days. The article concludes with a broader lesson for democratic governments worldwide: that effective, honest communication with citizens is essential to maintaining power, and that suppressing dissent through force and rhetoric inevitably accelerates a government's downfall.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
news article2024-08-08
This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published August 8, 2024) reports that the Southasia Peace Action Network (Sapan), an umbrella organization of over 90 groups founded in March 2021, issued a statement expressing solidarity with Bangladeshi students and citizens amid a period of political unrest and protest. Sapan called for a peaceful transition to democratic governance, full protection of human rights, and accountability for unlawful killings that occurred during recent protests. The organization also congratulated Dr. Muhammad Yunus on his appointment as chief advisor of Bangladesh's Caretaker Government and urged the protection of minority communities from ongoing attacks.
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published May 24, 2025) reports on a press conference held by National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam, in which he urged Bangladesh's interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to announce a unified roadmap addressing three key priorities: justice for mass killings during the July-August 2024 uprising, comprehensive national reforms, and free and fair elections. Nahid Islam emphasized that these three roadmaps must be announced together to build public confidence and political trust, and called on Yunus to remain in charge and engage all political parties in dialogue. He also clarified that the NCP has no formal relationship with two student leaders serving as government advisers (Asif Mahmud and Mahfuj Alam), stating they would need to leave government if they wish to participate in electoral politics.
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news article2024-08-13
This brief news article from Dhaka Tribune (published August 13, 2024) reports that MASTUL Foundation, a Bangladeshi non-profit charity organization, publicly thanked Dhaka Tribune journalists for their coverage of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Volunteers from MASTUL's "Gen-Z" unit visited the Dhaka Tribune office, presenting flowers and greeting cards expressing gratitude for the outlet's reporting on the student protests. Additionally, the article notes that MASTUL Foundation was actively providing medical assistance to students injured during the movement.
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This news article reports on findings from a UN fact-finding report released in February 2025, detailing the death of Mir Mughdo, a 25-year-old Bangladeshi student killed during anti-discrimination protests in Uttara, Dhaka on July 18, 2024. The UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) confirmed he was shot in the head with lethal ammunition from a high-powered military rifle while distributing water to protesters. The report documents disproportionate force used by Bangladeshi security forces — including police, RAB, BGB, and Ansar — against protesters, including the use of military rifles, shotguns firing metal pellets, armored vehicles, and shooting from rooftops. Beyond Mughdo's death, the article details multiple other victims who suffered severe injuries including eye damage, loss of hearing, nerve damage, and gunshot wounds to various body parts, with one hospital recording 91 injuries and 6 deaths on that single day.
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This news article reports the arrest of CID Additional Police Superintendent Md Mashiur Rahman, who was taken into custody at the CID office in Dhaka's Malibagh on the request of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). He was arrested for allegedly acting as an associate of Additional Police Superintendent Alep Uddin during Alep's time at RAB-11, with Alep himself having previously been arrested in November 2024 on charges of enforced disappearances. The article provides context that the ICT is currently hearing cases related to enforced disappearances and killings allegedly committed during the previous Awami League government, with charges of crimes against humanity filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as former ministers, MPs, and security officials.
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (dated January 16, 2025) reports that Bangladesh's Law Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul announced that all political parties have reached a consensus on drafting an inclusive "July Declaration" recognizing the contributions of all parties involved in the July uprising. The announcement came following an all-party meeting with Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus at the Foreign Service Academy, attended by representatives including BNP's Salahuddin Ahmed. The declaration aims to solidify national unity forged during the July uprising, reflect its anti-fascist spirit, and incorporate demands for state reform, with input from political parties and student groups, particularly the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement that led the uprising.
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune covers a statement made by Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP), at the launch of the party's workers' wing, "National Workers' Power," in Dhaka. He argued that the signing of the July Charter by a limited number of political parties does not represent genuine national unity, stating that true unity requires participation from workers and people across various professions. Islam also criticized the interim government for forming six election-focused reform commissions while neglecting labor and public service reforms, and referenced worker oppression during Sheikh Hasina's 16-year rule, including police killings of protesting workers in early 2024. He held up the July popular uprising — characterized by cross-sector participation without party banners — as his model for authentic national unity.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published July 30, 2025) reports on Bangladesh's National Citizen Party (NCP) clarifying the distinction between two separate documents: the "July proclamation" and the "July charter." NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain explained that the July proclamation is a historic document formally acknowledging the August 2024 mass uprising, while the July charter is a practical political reform roadmap being developed through dialogue with the National Consensus Commission (NCC). The NCP firmly rejected the NCC's proposed two-year implementation timeline for the July charter, warning it could lead to inaction, and also threatened to independently issue the July proclamation alongside anti-fascist forces if the government failed to do so by a set deadline. The party emphasized it wants a legally grounded, immediately actionable charter rather than a symbolic document.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This news article covers a statement made by Nahid Islam, convenor of the National Citizen Party (NCP) of Bangladesh, demanding that the government officially publish a "July Proclamation" and "July Charter" by August 5, 2025, to commemorate the July mass uprising (referred to as "July 36"). Nahid argues that the government had previously promised to publish these documents following consultations with political parties but failed to meet multiple deadlines. He warns that without issuing these documents, the government has no moral or constitutional authority to organize July anniversary commemorations. The article also outlines that the July Proclamation would formally document the student-led uprising and its goals, while the July Charter would establish a framework for fundamental state reforms and constitutional amendments, potentially enacted through a referendum or constituent assembly.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published June 19, 2025) reports that Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Bangladesh's chief adviser, announced that the government plans to release a "July Proclamation" before August 5. A new committee headed by Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud has been formed to draft the proclamation, while political consultations remain ongoing. The article also covers a second key topic: the government's plan to convert state broadcasters Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar into autonomous institutions, with researcher CR Abrar appointed to lead that effort.
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Bangladesh's government promulgated the July Uprising (Protection and Liability Determination) Ordinance, 2026, which grants legal immunity to participants of the July-August 2024 mass protests that overthrew what the ordinance describes as a "fascist regime." The ordinance mandates the withdrawal of all existing civil and criminal cases against uprising participants and prohibits the filing of new ones. Main Topics Legal immunity: All current and future civil/criminal cases against uprising participants are dismissed or barred Scope of the uprising: Recognizes the July-August 2024 student-led protests as a democratic movement justified by self-defense against government violence Investigation provisions: Allegations of killings during the uprising can be investigated by the Human Rights Commission, though law enforcement officials are excluded from conducting those investigations Compensation: If actions are deemed political resistance, the commission may recommend government compensation to affected families The ordinance was issued via gazette notification on January 26, 2026, by Bangladesh's Law Ministry.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This news article reports on the formal commencement of the trial of Salman F Rahman (former adviser to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina) and Anisul Huq (former law minister) before Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal-1 on January 12, 2026. The two are charged with incitement to genocide and crimes against humanity related to the violent crackdown on the anti-discrimination student movement during July–August of the preceding year. The tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder, rejected the defendants' pleas of not guilty and requests for discharge, then formally read out the charges. The accused had been brought to court from jail under tight security, and formal charges had originally been submitted by the prosecution on December 4, 2025.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published August 1, 2025) reports that the Shahbagh intersection, one of Dhaka, Bangladesh's busiest crossroads, was blockaded for over 24 consecutive hours by a group called the "July Warriors Council." The protesters, who were injured participants in a prior political event known as the "July uprising," are demanding the official implementation of the July Charter and July Declaration by the government. The blockade caused severe traffic disruption across central Dhaka, with commuters reporting travel times tripling. The protesters' specific demands include official recognition and financial support for July uprising martyrs and their families, state-guaranteed healthcare and education for affected families, prosecution of those responsible for repression, and the formation of an independent truth and justice commission. The protest organizer stated the demonstration would continue until the government made a concrete, positive decision.
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published February 2, 2026) reports on the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (ADSM) announcing a nationwide campaign in Bangladesh to secure a "Yes" vote in a referendum scheduled for February 12, 2026. The organization's president, Rifat Rashid, held a press conference at the University of Dhaka, arguing that winning the referendum is critical to compel future governments to pursue political reforms, warning that failure would eliminate any moral or political basis for demanding change. The article also details the specific campaign schedule, including rallies, meetings with martyrs' families, and "Yes Marches" across multiple cities — including Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Chittagong, and Dhaka — between February 3–10. Rashid criticized both the interim government and the Consensus Commission as failures, while acknowledging the referendum as at least a partial opportunity to advance reform in a country he described as standing at a critical political crossroads following a period of unrest referenced as the "post-July period."
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Habibur Rahman and two other former senior police officials to death for crimes against humanity related to the killing of six people during the July 2024 mass uprising. The killings occurred on August 5, 2024, when police opened fire on student protesters in the Chankharpul area of Dhaka. Four lower-ranking officers received prison sentences of three to four years. Key Details This was the first verdict issued by the tribunal involving law enforcement members connected to the July 2024 uprising The two co-defendants sentenced to death — former DMP joint commissioner Sudip Kumar Chakraborty and former additional deputy commissioner Shah Alam Mohammad Akhtarul Islam — are currently fugitives The verdict was delivered on January 26, 2026, by a three-member bench of ICT-1 Six named civilians were killed in the Chankharpul police firing The prosecution argued the shootings were carried out on direct orders from former DMP commissioner Habibur Rahman
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published January 11, 2026) reports that a prosecution appeal seeking the death penalty for former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal is expected to be heard in court within days. Both were previously sentenced to life imprisonment on one charge and death on another by an International Crimes Tribunal in connection with crimes against humanity during Bangladesh's July 2024 uprising, and the prosecution is specifically appealing to replace the life imprisonment sentence with death. The article details the two charges: the first related to Hasina's labeling of protesters as "Razakars" and the police killing of Abu Sayed in Rangpur, and the second related to alleged orders to use drones and lethal force against protesters, resulting in multiple killings on August 5, 2024. The prosecution filed its appeal on December 15, 2025, within the required 30-day window after the full verdict was published.
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune (published December 24, 2025) reports that Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has scheduled a January 20 verdict against eight police officers, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Habibur Rahman, for crimes against humanity. The case centers on the killing of six people — Shahriar Khan Anas, Sheikh Junaid, Md Yakub, Md Rakib Howlader, Md Ismamul Haque, and Manik Mia Shahrik — when police allegedly opened fire on peaceful protesters in the Chankharpul area of Dhaka on August 5, 2024, during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. The article details the trial proceedings, noting that four accused are in custody while the remaining four, including the former DMP commissioner, are absconding, and that prosecutors are seeking the maximum punishment for all eight defendants.
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This news article from the Dhaka Tribune reports that Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal-1 postponed the verdict in the Chankharpul massacre case from January 20 to January 26, 2026, because the verdict was not ready in time. The case involves the killing of six people (named in the article) when police allegedly opened fire on peaceful student protesters at Chankharpul, Dhaka, on August 5, 2024, during the July Uprising. Eight accused are facing trial, including four currently jailed police officers and four absconding former senior Dhaka Metropolitan Police officials, among them former DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman. Charges were formally framed against all eight defendants on July 14, 2025, following a review of evidence.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This news article reports on a prolonged blockade of the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, Bangladesh, carried out by the "July Warriors Council," a group representing families of those killed or injured during a recent uprising. As of August 1, 2025, the protest had lasted over 30 hours, severely disrupting traffic and causing significant public inconvenience. The main topics covered include the protesters' specific demands, such as official recognition of July martyrs, state-guaranteed healthcare and education for affected families, lifetime financial allowances, prosecution of those responsible for repression, and the formal implementation of a "July proclamation and charter." Key organizers stated that the government had made no contact with them and vowed to remain at the site until their demands were met.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
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This news article from a Bangladeshi publication (dated August 1, 2025) reports on an overnight protest at the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, where demonstrators under the group "July Shahid Paribar O July Joddha" blocked the road demanding constitutional recognition of the July Charter and a separate July Proclamation. Protesters were observed sitting and lying on the road at 1:30 AM, vowing not to leave until their demands were met, while acknowledging that authorities had previously broken three promises. Although the blockade caused significant traffic disruption, protesters stated they were actively helping emergency vehicles pass and expressed regret for the public inconvenience caused.
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This news article reports that Bangladesh's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) confirmed the identities of eight victims of the July 2024 uprising through DNA profiling and forensic examination. The bodies were exhumed from Rayerbazar Graveyard in Dhaka, where unidentified victims had been buried following the uprising, as part of a government-led initiative. The article provides the full names, family details, home districts, and dates of death for all eight identified individuals, and notes that 114 bodies total were exhumed between December 7-27, 2025. The identification process was conducted with international forensic experts and UN Human Rights Commission assistance, following the Minnesota Protocol, with ongoing work to identify the remaining unidentified victims.
Source: Dhaka Tribune