Bangladesh faces demand for justice over ‘unlawful killings’ during student protests
By Shaikh Azizur Rahman As a young man desperately drags an injured compatriot away from a group of armed police, an officer opens fire thrice at the wounded youth. His confused companion abandons his motionless body and flees. The events captured in a viral clip allegedly took place in the Shonir Akhra area of Dhaka, […]
Read MoreThere are no words to describe the devastation: Bangladesh PM
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that those who have destroyed the structures built in the last 15 years with the aim of making Bangladesh a developed and prosperous country must be resisted. The people of the country must prosecute the criminals involved in the nationwide riots capitalizing on the quota reform movement. I […]
Read MoreUN rights chief urges probe of Bangladesh protest ‘crackdown’
The UN rights chief called Thursday on Bangladesh to urgently disclose the details of last week’s crackdown on protests amid accounts of “horrific violence”, calling for “an impartial, independent and transparent investigation”. “We understand that many people were subjected to violent attacks by groups reportedly affiliated with the Government, and no effort was made to […]
Read MoreDeath toll rises to 202 in Bangladesh student protests
By Shabana Akter Dhaka: The death toll from student protests in Bangladesh rose to 202 Thursday with four more people dying in the capital Dhaka and the surrounding area as a crackdown intensified against opposition parties, according to officials and local media. An ongoing curfew and military deployment that came into effect on Saturday continued, with […]
Read MoreBangladesh: 19 Dead in Deadly Clashes as Nationwide Quota Reform Protests Intensify
By Shabana Akter Dhaka, July 18, 2024 — The situation in Bangladesh has escalated dramatically as violent clashes between police and protesters have claimed at least 19 lives. The unrest, which has gripped Dhaka and its outskirts including Uttara, Badda, Savar, Mirpur-10, and Shonir Akhra, erupted following a nationwide “complete shutdown” called by the Anti-Discrimination […]
Read MoreBangladesh Government Open to Quota Reform Dialogue Amid Ongoing Protests
By Shabana Akter Dhaka, July 18, 2024 – Bangladesh’s Law Minister Anisul Huq announced today that the government is prepared to engage in discussions with quota reform protesters to address the current unrest and work towards a resolution. His statement comes amid a volatile situation following violent clashes that resulted in the deaths of six […]
Read MoreFour Dead in Violent Quota Reform Protests as Nationwide Shutdown Paralyzes Bangladesh
Dhaka, July 18, 2024 – A nationwide ‘complete shutdown’ in Bangladesh has turned deadly as quota reform protests lead to violent clashes between students and police, resulting in four fatalities across Dhaka’s Uttara, Badda, and Savar areas. Shutdown and Disruptions The shutdown, initiated by quota reform activists, has effectively paralyzed normal life across the country. […]
Read More‘Complete shutdown’ in Bangladesh today
The anti-discrimination student movement will hold a ‘complete shutdown’ program in Bangladesh today to protest the attack on the quota reform activists. The announcement was made via a post on their Facebook page at 7.55pm on Wednesday (July 17). Asif Mahmud, the coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, said in a statement on Facebook, “We […]
Read MoreGovernment urges Bangladesh’s universities to close after 6 die in protests
BY JULHAS ALAM DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Authorities in Bangladesh urged all universities to close on Wednesday, after at least six people died in violent protests over the allocation of government jobs. The Dhaka University, at the center of the violence, decided to suspend classes and close its dormitories indefinitely, a university official told The […]
Read More21 written agreements reached during China visit, nothing unachievable: Bangladesh PM
By Abdullah Al Masum Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that 21 written agreements were signed during the visit to China, that’s all. Chinese businessmen have expressed interest in establishing special tourism zones, investing in real estate and hospitality sectors in Bangladesh. There is nothing to gain from this visit. He said, despite all this, […]
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