Police obstructed the musical procession being taken out demanding voting rights.

The participants in the procession sang three different songs, ‘Karar Oi Loho Kobat’, ‘E Shikol Pora Chola’ and ‘Durgomo Giri Kantar Moru’. He played drums, dotora (a musical instrument with two strings) and guitar to accompany the songs. Artist Farzana Wahid (Shayaan), artist Arup Rahi, journalist Mehboob Morshed, artist Amal Akash, poet Firdous Ara, organizer […]

Concerns increased over destructive attacks and arson during Bangladesh blockade: Police officer said

The BNP and the police are issuing counter statements regarding those responsible for the arson attacks. Police say that BNP workers are leaders who are creating an atmosphere through violent activities like destructive attacks and arson. Meanwhile, senior BNP general secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, who is currently in hiding, claimed in a virtual press conference […]

Political conflict and its impact on students’ education: A worrying risk

Strikes, blockades and incidents of buses being set on fire due to political instability have threatened the education of about 30 million students at primary and secondary level. Parents are concerned about the safety of their children. Prothom Alo collected information from 28 schools on how education activities are being continued amid the continued blockade. […]

Emerging from the crisis: Bangladesh’s political turmoil and economic instability

At present, Bangladesh is not only surrounded by political crisis, but the entire country is also mentally disturbed. Despite the ongoing political tug-of-war, the opposition’s non-violent movement had brought a sense of relief amid various concerns. That feeling of relief disappeared after October 28. In particular, there is no satisfactory and sensible explanation for the […]