Quota protests
Police clash with BRAC University students, lob tear gas shells at campus
12 motorcycles, office of Rampura traffic assistant commissioner torched
18 July 2024, 06:10 AM
Police, protesters keep clashing at Shanir Akhra, Jatrabari
Multiple confrontations between quota protesters and police have been taking part in Dhaka's Shanir Akhra and Jatrabari areas from morning today
18 July 2024, 05:57 AM
Indian artistes pay tribute to Abu Sayed, support Bangladeshi students’ plight
As tension reaches unpredictable heights in Bangladesh amid the quota reform protest movement across the country, reports about the violent clashes between students and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists have reached media portals worldwide. Indian celebrities in Kolkata are showing their support for the Bangladeshi students on social media.
18 July 2024, 05:54 AM
RU students told to vacate halls by noon
A notice issued by the proctor of Rajshahi University (RU) instructed students to vacate their halls and leave the campus by 12:00pm today
18 July 2024, 05:16 AM
Users across country unable to use mobile internet
Mobile users across the country reported being unable to use mobile internet and access their social media accounts amid widespread violence centring the quota reform movement
18 July 2024, 05:13 AM
229 BGB platoons deployed across country to maintain law and order
To maintain law and order, a total of 229 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed across the country
18 July 2024, 04:13 AM
Why was Abu Sayed shot dead in cold blood?
Why was Abu Sayed of Rangpur's Begum Rokeya University shot down by police? He was standing alone, totally unarmed with arms stretched out, holding no weapons but a stick
18 July 2024, 03:52 AM
All Indian visa application centres closed today
All Indian Visa Application Centres (IVAC) will be closed today due to the unstable situation centring the ongoing student movement demanding quota reform in government jobs, according to IVAC press release
18 July 2024, 03:10 AM
Traffic at standstill from Kanchpur bridge to Jatrabari, vehicles stuck for hours
A stretch of nearly 10 kilometres of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway from Kanchpur Bridge to Jatrabari intersection remains blocked this morning, amid the clashes between police and quota reform activists at Shanir Akhra since yesterday afternoon
18 July 2024, 02:59 AM
We want to see a quick resolution of present situation: EU envoy
Outgoing Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley has said all friends and partners of Bangladesh want to see a quick resolution of the present situation and the avoidance of further violence and bloodshed
17 July 2024, 22:32 PM
US embassy issues 'demonstration alert' for its citizens
The US Embassy in Dhaka today issued a "demonstration alert" for its citizens living in Dhaka and across the country saying the situation is extremely volatile
17 July 2024, 20:06 PM
Quota protests: How the day unfolded
Quota protesters continued their demonstrations Wednesday amid violent clashes with law enforcers across the country
17 July 2024, 19:23 PM
AL outside, police inside -- DU remains encompassed
Leaders and activists of different associate bodies of ruling Awami League strengthened their position at several entry points outside the Dhaka University campus
17 July 2024, 18:59 PM
No electricity at JU halls, protesters fear police crackdown
Electricity supply was cut off at Jahangirnagar University halls this night spreading fear of a crackdown among students
17 July 2024, 18:02 PM
Situation still tense at Shanir Akhra
Protesters, cops hold positions after hours of clashes; one feared dead; six wounded by shotgun pellets; Hanif Flyover toll plaza, police box set on fire
17 July 2024, 16:19 PM
Most students leave DU campus after clashes
Quota reform protesters left the Dhaka University campus this evening following clashes with police..They left from the Nilkhet and Chankharpul intersections around 6:30pm, witnesses said
17 July 2024, 16:09 PM
Quota protest: Students to boycott classes, exams from Sunday
Students announce fresh programmes demanding the abolishment of quota system in govt jobs
4 July 2024, 13:05 PM