Staff Reporter
Since the interim government assumed office, mass gatherings, rallies, and blockades have become a daily occurrence in Dhaka and across the country. Despite government initiatives and strict police monitoring to maintain law and order, various groups are occupying streets every day to achieve their demands through demonstrations.
After six years, the long-awaited Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall union elections have been held. In the “mini-parliament” known as DUCSU, the panel backed by Bangladesh Islami Chhatrashibir won a landslide victory. Out of 28 posts contested across 810 booths in eight centres, Shibir-supported candidates secured 23.
At least 106 educational institutions in Dhaka city have turned into ‘death traps’ for thousands of students due to the threat of fire and building collapse. With dilapidated structures and the absence of fire safety measures, students attend classes at the risk of their lives, while parents live in constant fear.
The body of missing writer-journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar has been found in the Meghna River, police said.
A terrifying trend is quietly spreading on social media. ‘High voltage stun guns’ are now being openly sold on various Facebook pages and groups. The advertisements claim that this is an effective weapon for self-defense. But according to experts, this stun gun can pose a serious risk not only to the user but also to the life of the potential victim.
'July Declaration' is now at the center of discussions in the political arena across the country, including the capital. Various opinions and reactions have emerged from various political parties and leaders regarding this declaration, announced a year after the 2024 mass uprising. Some see it as the beginning of new possibilities, while others question its necessity.