S&P Global has downgraded Bangladesh’s long-term sovereign rating from BB- to B+ amid deadly protests over the quota-based hiring system for government jobs.

4-year-old daughter of Priyo, who was shot dead on July 19, keeps asking

On July 19, journalist Tahir Zaman Priyo was fatally shot in the head as law enforcers opened fire to disperse quota reform protesters in the Science Lab area of the capital. .Priyo's friends, present at the protest, saw him fall as the shots rang out. .Despite trying to reach him se

Why the silence around security forces’ role in quota protests?

All public and private offices will run their operations as per their normal schedule -- 9:00am to 5:00pm -- from tomorrow.

S&P Global has downgraded Bangladesh’s rating amid persistent pressure on the country’s external accounts and deadly protests.

Eminent citizens issue ultimatum to authorities, say they will announce tougher programmes if ultimatum not met

Police barred a group of people from holding a silent sit-in protest under the banner "Santaner Pashe Obhibhabok (Guardians Beside Children)" in front of the Dhaka Medical College this morning

The government has declared today a nationwide mourning in remembrance of those killed in the recent violence centring the movement for reform in government job quotas.

The entire neighbourhood of Nayamati in Narayanganj had been praying for the recovery of Riya Gope for the last five days

Says father while his bullet-hit son is being treated in cop custody at Holy Family Hospital

Quota reform protesters yesterday staged demonstrations across the country, including in Dhaka and Chattogram cities, but law enforcers dispersed them at many places and detained at least 80.

International clothing retailers and brands yesterday expressed concern about the timely shipment of goods following the latest spell of violence stemming from the quota reform movement, imposition of curfew and five-day internet blackout, which crippled economic activities.

Amnesty International yesterday urged Bangladesh to end mass arrests and arbitrary detention of student leaders and protesters.

Former state minister for home Tanjim Ahmad Sohel Taj was not allowed to meet the six coordinators of the quota reform protests when he went to visit them in the DB custody yesterday.

Samudra's mother recalls his last words after the 17-year-old died of bullet injuries

At least 15 students were injured in an attack on quota reform protesters allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League-affiliated students at Barishal University (BU) this afternoon

He was taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital first, then to a local private hospital and finally to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after his condition kept deteriorating.

He succumbed to his wounds on the way to Enam Medical College Hospital.

Mamun, from Jalial village in Noakhali's Binodpur, was fatally shot on the Mohakhali flyover while heading back to his home from his aunt's residence in Shaheenbag, Dhaka.