Bangladeshis Cling to Protest Dreams a Year After Revolution
- Bangladesh began the trial of student activist Abu Sayeed, whose death during a protest last year sparked a nationwide movement resulting in the removal of the Sheikh Hasina-led government in August 2024.
- The International Crimes Tribunal accepted charges against 30 individuals, including Hasibur Rashid, and issued arrest warrants for 26 of them.
- Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam alleged that Sayeed's killing was part of a systematic crackdown directed by Sheikh Hasina, with many senior police officials involved in executing the order.
- A UN report indicated that around 1,400 people died between July 15 and August 15 during the violent protests against the government.
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Silenced, transferred, threatened: Women are still speaking out in post-uprising Bangladesh
“I am not afraid. Even if I lose my job, I will keep speaking.”Originally published on Global VoicesNadira Yeasmin holding a sign advocating for women's rights against a background of people holding signs saying “We stand with Nadira Yeasmin.” Cover remix by Abhimanyu Bandyopadhyay. Images used with permission. In the aftermath of Bangladesh’s historic student-people's uprising in July 2024 that led to the removal of then Prime Minister Sheikh H…

Bangladeshis cling to protest dreams a year after revolution
The memory of Bangladeshi police with shotguns twice blasting the young protester beside him still haunts Hibzur Rahman Prince, one year after a revolution that has left the country mired in turmoil.
Bangladeshis Cling To Protest Dreams A Year After Revolution
The memory of Bangladeshi police with shotguns twice blasting the young protester beside him still haunts Hibzur Rahman Prince, one year after a revolution that has left the country mired in turmoil.
Bangladesh begins murder trial of student activist Abu Sayeed
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Monday commenced the murder trial of student activist Abu Sayeed, wmhose death during an anti-government protest last year ignited a nationwide movement leading to the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime. Sayeed, a 23-year-old student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, was shot dead by police on July 16 last year during demonstrations against the then Hasina government. Also ReadAround 1.2 mn Afghans forc…
Bangladesh Begins Murder Trial of Student Activist Abu Sayeed
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Bangladesh on Monday commenced the murder trial of student activist Abu Sayeed, whose death during an anti-government protest last year ignited a nationwide movement leading to the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime. World News | Bangladesh Begins Murder Trial of Student Activist Abu Sayeed.
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