A book titled ‘Bangladesh Student Revolution: From No VAT on Education to Anti-Discrimination Student Movement’ has been published.
Brought out by Bright Future Publication on September 24, the 712-page book documents six major national movements of Bangladeshi students and teachers between 2015 and 2024.
The research and compilation were supported by the Movement for World Education Rights.
The book is available at Bright Future Publication and can also be purchased online through Rokomari.com and Khatapencil.com.
Written and edited by Robayet Ferdous, professor of mass communication and journalism at Dhaka University, and Faruque Ahmad Arif, spokesperson and chief coordinator of the No VAT on Education platform, the book chronicles six movements that have shaped the country’s recent history.
The movements include the 2015 No VAT on Education Movement, the 2018 quota reform movement, the 2018 Safe Roads Movement, the 2024 Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement, and two teachers’ movements — one in 2015 demanding an independent pay scale, and another in 2024 against the Universal Pension Guarantee Scheme.
The book compiles a wide range of materials, including news reports, columns, interviews and memoirs from leaders, participants, policymakers, and media coverage, both national and international, to present a comprehensive picture of public participation in the movements.
Commenting on the work, professor Robayet said, ‘There have been many movements in our country, from the anti-British struggle, the 1947 partition, the 1952 Language Movement, the 1969 mass uprising, the 1971 Liberation War, to the 1990 mass uprising. Much of this history was lost because it was not documented in time. Keeping that in mind, we have written and edited this book on six student and teacher movements so that future generations have accurate records.’
Co-author Faruque said, ‘The book brings together news, photos, columns, and interviews from national and international media, alongside examples of the participation of political, social, and cultural organisations. It shows the overall cooperation of people from all walks of life.’