Students of several educational institutions, including Dhaka College, have expressed anger over the role of police in bringing the situation under control following the clash between shop employees and students in New Market area today.
At first glance it may not seem like much: a small piece of land, devoid of greenery or any sort of facility. But to locals, especially children, the Tetultola playground has always been a place to escape from the daily grind of life.
Globally, democracy is in crisis. An array of countries, from newly democratised nations to consolidated democracies, are experiencing severe backsliding.
Despite a strong vigil by law enforcers for ensuring peaceful Durga Puja celebrations, zealots beat and stabbed a man to death at a temple in Noakhali as idols, houses and shops of the Hindu community came under attack in different places yesterday.