Governments spark Gen Z protests by using dismissive government communication instead of respectful, digital youth political engagement.

The student movement against the reinstatement of the quota system in public service recruitment escalated on July 3, 2024, as demonstrations expanded beyond university campuses to major highways and key city intersections, mounting pressure on the government.

Lessons learnt as we rise from the ashes of our past

The student movement’s ability to inspire people to stand up to a vicious oppressor was truly remarkable.

The country needs a new political settlement among the key actors, currently critically important in Bangladesh’s politics.