students protest against quota system

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

BCL promises befitting reply to 'Chhatra Dal, Jamaat-Shibir'

Before the start of the janaza, Saddam Hussain said the quota protesters had destabilised each educational institution in the country
17 July 2024, 08:45 AM

BCL leaders beaten up, forced out of most DU halls overnight

Students make hall provosts sign notices banning politics in the halls
17 July 2024, 08:32 AM

‘No one can take away the freedom to speak’

Daud Kim, a South Korean Muslim YouTuber, has been showing unwavering support for the Bangladeshi students on his social media platforms.
17 July 2024, 07:47 AM

DU announces indefinite closure, students throng VC residence in protest

The Dhaka University authorities have closed the university indefinitely for the safety of students
17 July 2024, 07:01 AM

Students vandalise JU building after closure declaration

Jahangirnagar University students started vandalising the new administrative building at the campus after the university authorities declared closure of the university until further notice
17 July 2024, 06:31 AM

Raid at BNP office aimed at diverting quota reform movement

BNP's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today accused the government of "staging" a raid on the BNP office
16 July 2024, 20:35 PM

6 killed as violence spreads

In a major escalation of violence, at least six people, including three students, were killed and several hundred injured in clashes between quota protesters and Chhatra League activists and police across the country yesterday.
16 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Govt moves SC to scrap HC verdict that reinstated quota system

The government yesterday filed a leave-to-appeal petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Court judgement, which effectively reinstated quotas in government jobs.
16 July 2024, 18:00 PM

5 rights bodies slam attacks on quota protesters

Several rights organisations yesterday issued statements condemning the attacks on quota reform protesters at Dhaka University and other campuses across the country.
16 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Bullets end life of family’s brightest star

Abu Sayed, the youngest of nine siblings, was studying in the English department at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur.
16 July 2024, 18:00 PM

A slogan lost in translation

What made them flood campus streets on Sunday night was a specific comment that touched a nerve for the wider student community.
16 July 2024, 15:05 PM

Universities closed until further notice

At least six people were killed in three districts, including the capital, in clashes between Chhatra League and quota reform protesters today.
16 July 2024, 14:18 PM

Science Lab turns into battlefield

100 injured so far as college students lock horn with BCL
16 July 2024, 12:18 PM