SUST: ‘Peace’ returns to the hall, but many things remain ‘the same’

Administrative tasks have improved due to advances in automation. According to two university officials, recruitment, promotion, upgradation, retirement – ​​all are done through the “Career SUST” portal. Furthermore, students’ semester registration, credit fees, course registration and results are done through “My SUST Apps/Portal”. Clearance services, certificates, marksheets and grade sheets can also be done online […]

Exclusive interview with Kazi Maruful Islam: Democratic change cannot be achieved through political obstinacy

Work Maruful Islam: This is a horrific expression of the deepest crisis in our social and legal structures. We understand the reasons behind this intense public outcry – it arises from judicial delays and undue influence of power. Due to these factors people have lost faith in the courts. But making the legal system ineffective […]

Former Home Secretary Jahangir shown arrested in rickshaw puller Ripon murder case, brought to court on wheelchair

The FIR in the Ripon murder case states that on the morning of August 5, 2024, armed assailants from the now banned Awami League, banned Chhatra League and Jubo League attacked DIT Market intersection in Sadarghat in Kotwali area of ​​Dhaka during an anti-discrimination student movement programme. Ripon was shot in the neck during the […]

Law-Ordinance: What could be the consequences of the Compensation Ordinance?

2. In independent Bangladesh, compensation was first given through the Bangladesh National Liberation Struggle (Compensation) Order issued on 28 February 1973. Its primary objective was to provide legal protection for the actions of freedom fighters and others involved on behalf of Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War. The order stated that no legal proceedings could […]

The imperative to revive the spirit and power of the liberation struggle

The credit for the establishment of Pakistan as a nation state goes to the people of East Bengal. Yet, from the very beginning, Pakistan’s ruling elite subjected these same people to neglect, suspicion, humiliation, exploitation and deprivation. As well as gross economic inequalities, there was continued oppression by the military authoritarian regime, deep-seated anti-Bengali prejudice […]

Grants of 500,000-2.5 million taka announced for research on liberation war and July Uprising

Research proposals will be invited by 31st July each year, with the deadline for submission being 31st October. The proposals will be evaluated and the final selection will be completed by December 31. A dedicated fund will be established to support the programme, financed through the Annual Development Program (ADP), revenue budget or development partners. […]