The July Uprising stands as a watershed moment in Bangladesh’s history, marking the beginning of a transformative period. This mass movement not only contributed to the nation’s democratic aspirations but also brought unprecedented challenges, including widespread violence and casualties.

The July uprising in Bangladesh was a pivotal moment of bravery, sacrifice, and collective rage. The streets boiled with defiance as people, desperate for change, faced bullets and batons.

The July Uprising has put forth an interesting revelation: the role of students, backed by teachers, and educational institutions as a whole, in shaping a country’s political future.

Amid unprecedented levels of suppression, legal hurdles, and personal risks, journalists in Bangladesh stood firm against the fascist government of Sheikh Hasina during the July uprising.

In July, the antidiscrimination movement gained renewed momentum as courageous female students, standing side by side with their male peers, took to the streets in protest, enduring violent attacks while demanding their rights.

Two significant political events occurred in Bangladesh society between 1947 and 2024: the Bangladesh Liberation Movement of 1971 and the Anti-discrimination Students Movement of 2024.

In the waning days of 1971, the Pakistani army and their collaborators embarked on a chilling campaign to systematically eliminate the nation’s brightest minds – academics, doctors, journalists, artists – those who had dared to dream of an independent Bangladesh and articulate its promise.

This year, December 16 arrives with a distinctly different ambiance. It holds greater significance than in previous years, when the day was marked with traditional observances.

Fifty-three years ago, Bangladesh won its independence after a bloody nine-month war with Pakistan. December 16, 1971, was a day of unparalleled euphoria.

The days were pure chaos. Protests were erupting everywhere, and as the digital chief reporter, I had no choice but to keep my eyes glued to my computer screen or my cellphone, constantly scanning social media for updates

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’

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In a significant stride for the local manufacturing sector, Orix, a leading brand of Remark HB Limited and an affiliate of Remark LLC, USA, has commenced

CPDL is a market leader in the Real Estate and Construction Management Industry. Being innovative and trend-setting in property development and Management, CPDL has been consistently a top performer since 2004.

Efficient logistics is not a mere operational necessity. Rather, it is a strategic driver of development. Logistics can significantly accelerate the progress of Bangladesh, said a top official of DHL Express Bangladesh.

To lead a business to new heights, you need a deep-rooted philosophy of innovation and a willingness to face unforeseen challenges: This may sound like an adage, but it best describes business tycoon Sk. Bashir Uddin.

Two top government functionaries called upon entrepreneurs to conduct business activities transparently and responsibly, saying that the interim government is trying to remove all the barriers to facilitate trade and investment.

Bangladesh is an inspiring story of economic growth and development. The country became the 35th largest economy globally from almost scratch since its independence in 1971.

Writing the history of the 1971 Liberation War, the most pivotal event in the region, remains a complex task. This war continues to shape the present, deeply influencing our understanding of the past.

It was unquestionably the duty of the mainstream media—especially during the internet blackout when people had no other source of news to turn to—to provide people with actual, factual information about their country, their people, and their government. It was only because the people “took the media into their own hands” through social media that they were able to fulfil the role of the media to inform, to educate, and to persuade.