Author: Nur Nabi Robin
In the heated days of July, when student protests turned into one of the most significant youth-led uprisings in recent Bangladeshi history, Abdullah Al Mahatir stood at the heart of the storm. A member of the Program and Plan Implementation Cell of the ‘Students Against Discrimination’, Mahatir’s involvement began quietly, on the campus of the University of Chittagong, but soon evolved into a citywide mobilization that shook the foundation of the status quo. He first joined the protests at the university’s Shaheed Minar, when the anti-quota movement was still loosely organized and sporadic. Around the same time, public university…
What began as a movement to reform the quota system has evolved into a mass protest against a repressive regime. In an exclusive interview with The Daily People’s View, Nizam Uddin, Member Secretary of the Chattogram Metropolitan unit of Students Against Discrimination (SAD), detailed the trajectory of the ongoing student-led movement. “The movement began with the demand for reforming the quota system,” Nizam said. “In 2018, the government had promised changes, but failed to deliver.” According to him, the renewed wave of protests started on July 1 at the University of Chittagong and gradually spread into the city by…
Chattogram Dry Dock Limited (CDDL) has seen an increase in average daily container handling at the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) after taking over operational control from July 7. According to port sources, during CDDL’s first week in charge—from July 7 to 13—the terminal handled an average of 3,181 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) per day, up from 2,956 TEUs handled daily by the previous operator, Saif Powertec Limited, in the week prior. This marks an increase of 225 TEUs per day. The NCT had long been operated by Saif Powertec Limited under a contract with the Chattogram Port…
The interim government has dismissed reports suggesting a sharp rise in crime across the country, saying official statistics indicate stability in most crime categories over the past ten months. In a statement released today, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing said recent media reports have portrayed an alarming rise in crime, which has contributed to public concern. However, data from the Police Headquarters does not fully support these claims. “From September 2024 to June 2025, the figures show no evidence of a major crime wave,” the statement read. “In fact, many serious crimes have either decreased or remained consistent.”…
BNP on Monday formed an investigation team to probe the recent murder of a scrap trader in Old Dhaka, expressing concerns that the incident could be exploited for political motives and to destabilise the election environment. “There are reasons to suspect that this murder is being used for political gain and that such an incident is being used as an excuse at the instigation of certain quarters to disrupt the atmosphere of the upcoming national elections,” said party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan office, he also said…
The interim government on Saturday welcomed the World Health Organisation’s reported decision to place Saima Wazed on an indefinite leave amid ongoing investigations into “serious allegations of fraud, forgery and abuse” of power. “We view this as an important first step towards accountability,” Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said. The people of Bangladesh and the global public are happy to see the emergence of transparency, honesty, and justice, he noted. In a post from his verified Facebook account, Alam said they firmly believe that a permanent resolution is necessary, one that removes Wazed from her position,…
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General and Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidur Rahman on Saturday said no one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands and disrupt public life through mob violence. “No matter who the offenders are or which party they belong to, we will bring them to justice and ensure strict punishment,” he said at a press briefing at RAB media centre in the capital. About the killing of a scrap trader in Old Dhaka he said, “We are conducting a shadow investigation into the incident while DMP’s investigation…
Disaster Management and Relief Adviser Faruk E Azam has said the government is considering involving the army, if necessary, for constructing flood protection dam. “The government is always concerned about the flood related problems in Feni. The government has a plan for its permanent solution. So, it is considering the involvement of the army in the construction of sustainable flood protection dam,” he said. The adviser made the remark while speaking a gathering of flood-hit people at Munshirhat Ali Azam High School in Fulgazi here today. The adviser said that relief will be provided as long as…
Describing the killing of a businessman in Old Dhaka as a “very distressing incident”, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today called on all segments of society to work together to curb the rising trend of intolerance and vigilante justice. He made the remarks while briefing journalists after inspecting the housing and living conditions of law enforcers at police mill barracks area in Dhaka. Calling the incident “unthinkable in any civilised nation,” the adviser said, “We have already brought five individuals under the purview of the law. One was arrested last night, while two were…
The Chattogram Education Board has seen a big drop in results this year in the SSC and equivalent exams. Only 72.07% of students passed — the lowest pass rate in the last four years. A total of 141,033 students from 1,164 schools took part in the exams. Among them, 39,207 students failed, which is the highest number of failures in recent years. Last year, the number of failed students was 24,935. In 2023, it was 33,152. In 2022, 18,470 students failed, and in 2021, it was 14,046. This year, 11,843 students got the top grade of GPA-5. …