Protests

The seasonal workers of Kushtia Leaf Factory, a multinational tobacco processing plant under British American Tobacco (BAT), staged demonstration in front of the factory for the second consecutive day today (24 April). Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Workers’ protest halts new season start at Kushtia BAT factory

The protesting workers warned that BAT officials would be held fully accountable for any unwanted incidents arising from their demonstration

The clash took place around 3:20pm in front of Hotel InterContinental on 11 Mar. Photo: Khandaker Abidur Rahman/TBS
Bangladesh

7 cops injured in attacks during anti-rape protest; police warn of legal action

The project management authorities have applied to extend the deadline from June 2025 to December 2026. Photo: TBS
Transport

Dhaka Elevated Expressway set for delay as environmental protests halt work

Ataur Rahman Bikrompuri , Mohammad Tamim, Sher Muhammad and and Arman Uddin. Collage: TBS
Bangladesh

Unmasking the 'Tawhidi Janata': Faces behind it

Rokeya Hall students at Dhaka University held a torch procession on 8 Mar, demanding justice for victims of violence against women and children. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

International Women’s Day: Calls for women’s safety countrywide 

MATS students protest at National Press Club, Dhaka on 10 February 2025. File Photo: Focus Bangla
Health

What is behind dispute between MATS grads and medical students?

The students began their protests with a procession and road blockade in front of the college at 11am. Then they blocked the Majampur intersection for approximately two hours today (24 February). Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Students block roads to protest ‘motivated’ case against Kushtia Govt College teachers

Intern doctors of BSMMU and private hospitals gathered at Shahbagh demanding a pay hike on 22 December 2024. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Thoughts

Rail-road blockades: Civic responsibility and common sense lost in protests

A rally and protest march by students, women and general people commenced at the Munshiganj Press Club around 5pm today (23 February). Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Munshiganj protesters demand women's safety, punishment of rapists

Protesters claimed several colleagues were injured, with at least five seeking treatment at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Photos: TBS
Bangladesh

Citizens' Committee condemns police attack on protesting madrasah teachers

Logo of Beximco Group. Photo: Collected
RMG

Open Beximco garments factories immediately: Workers, employees and officials demand

Trainee doctors block Shahbagh intersection on 29 December 2024. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

Postgrad trainee doctors call off protest after allowance raised to Tk35,000 from July

The officials, under the banner of ‘Inter-Cadre Discrimination Elimination Council’, announced their programmes after holding a meeting at the Purta Bhaban in Dhaka on 21 December. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Officials of 25 cadres announce series of protests against commission's recommendations