This piece was written exactly one year ago today after Abu Sayed was martyred. It was far from certain at that point that Hasina would be defeated and most believed then that she would rule until she died peacefully in her sleep decades hence.
One year after the July Revolution, the memory of brave young lives lost continues to light the path toward a just, democratic, and united Bangladesh
Contrary to confident public pronouncements by commentators, the Bangladesh-America relationship remains strong and is poised to reach new heights in the future
The July 2024 protests began as a stand against injustice and ended with the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime. Today, Bangladesh is led by an interim government under Professor Yunus, backed by global support and committed to restoring democracy and accountability.
Ten months on have we forgotten the supreme sacrifice made by our brothers and sisters? We can never forget.
The energy that brings down a regime is not the same as the one that builds a republic. It is the time to demonstrate that the spirit of the uprising can mature into a just and democratic order
What can the government do to win back the students and indeed the rest of the country?
An appeal to fellow 40-plus folks to wake up from selfish slumber and join our kids
