5 August

The image captured protesters of the student-led uprising storming Ganabhaban holding Bangladesh's national flag after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country. Photo: KM Asad-AFP/Getty Images
Bangladesh

5 Aug to be declared as ‘Student-People Uprising Day’, approval Sunday likely

Public holiday decision for 5 August awaits Advisory Council approval

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Crime

One victim, two conflicting cases in separate police stations: Family seeks answers

The International Crimes Tribunal, located in the old High Court building, Dhaka. File photo: Collected
Court

5 Aug Chankharpul killings: ICT orders publishing summoning notice for ex-DMP chief, 3 others on newspaper

Photo shows the deadly clash as police shoots the protesters on 5 August 2024 in Chankharpul, Dhaka. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

5 August Chankharpul killings: ICT accepts 1st crimes against humanity charges against 8 cops to begin trial

From 16 July to 5 August, law enforcement agencies and activists from the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League were responsible for the deaths of at least 750 people. Photos: Rajib Dhar
Bangladesh

What led up to the extrajudicial killings on 5 Aug’s ‘March to Dhaka’

A screenshot of a video used on the film shows people taking shelter from bullets being fired by policemen near Jatrabari Police Station on 5 August 2024
Bangladesh

Short docu-film released depicting brutal Jatrabari killings on 5 August