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Educational institutions closed for indefinite period

News —24 July, 2024 21:23

The government has closed the public primary schools for an indefinite period as the student protests continue. “Considering the safety of the students,…

Educational institutions closed for indefinite period

US concerned by telecom disruptions in Bangladesh

The United States has said they remain deeply concerned by the…

US concerned by telecom disruptions in Bangladesh
US representatives condemn violence against Bangladeshi student protestors

Three prominent US Representatives Andy Kim, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,…

US representatives condemn violence against Bangladeshi student protestors

Bangladeshi students in abroad demand Hasina' resignation

Bangladeshi students in abroad demand Hasina' resignation

The Student Alliance of Bangladesh, a group representing students and professionals abroad from Bangladesh, has called for the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following…

Bangladeshi learners in USA protest  killing of students

Bangladeshi learners in USA protest killing of students

Bangladeshi researchers and students from at least 24 universities across the United States have strongly condemned and protested the ongoing brutal police attack and killing of dozens…

Over 50 killed in police firing and BCL attacks

Over 50 killed in police firing and BCL attacks

On Thursday, more than 50 people, including 41 students, were killed in police firing and brutal attacks by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) across Bangladesh. The clashes left hundreds…

Police kill 9th grade student in Narsingdi

Police kill 9th grade student in Narsingdi

Ninth grade student was killed and over a hundred others were injured when police allegedly opened fire on protesters at the Jailkhana intersection in Narsingdi on Thursday afternoon.  The…

Dhaka in turmoil: Multiple clashes, arson incidents reported 

Dhaka in turmoil: Multiple clashes, arson incidents reported 

A wave of clashes have gripped the capital since this morning, plunging Dhaka residents into a state of anxiety. Clashes between protesters and police have erupted in various parts…

Police Commissioner Monir orders shooting of Sayeed 

Police Commissioner Monir orders shooting of Sayeed 

Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Moniruzzaman has ordered the police to shoot Abu Sayeed, a 25-year-old student at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur.  According to an investigation…

Leave to appeal against HC verdict on quota

Leave to appeal against HC verdict on quota

A leave to appeal has been filed against the High Court verdict that declared the cancelation of quotas in government jobs invalid. Lawyer Shah Manjurul Haque filed the leave to appeal…

RAB chopper rescues stranded policemen from Canadian University

RAB chopper rescues stranded policemen from Canadian University

Members of Rapid Action Battalion rescued around 60 policemen who got stranded inside Canadian International University in Dhaka during the ongoing nationwide 'complete shutdown' over…

No dialogue over the blood of students: Quota protesters

No dialogue over the blood of students: Quota protesters

The anti-quota protesters have dismissed the news of sitting in a dialogue with the government. Since noon, the pro-government electronic media Somoy TV, Ekattor Television and DBC…

Govt ready to speak with quota protesters: Law Minister

Govt ready to speak with quota protesters: Law Minister

The government will hold discussions with quota reform protesters to resolve the ongoing crisis, says Law Minister Anisul Haq.  "On the quota reform issue, we agree in principle,"…

Metro rail service from Mirpur-12 to Agargaon suspended

Metro rail service from Mirpur-12 to Agargaon suspended

Metro rail service from Mirpur -12 to Agargaon has been suspended amid clashes between police and protesting students at Mirpur-10 since Thursday morning.  Metro rail director (operation) Md Nasiruddin said a police box at Golchattar was set on fire this noon and the metro service was suspended at 2 pm considering the situation.  Besides, a traffic police box was vandalised at old Mirpur-10.

Mobile internet temporarily shut down: Palak

Mobile internet temporarily shut down: Palak

In response to the unrest sparked by ongoing protests demanding reforms to the quota system in government jobs, mobile internet services have been temporarily shut down, State Minister…

Teenage killed in Jatrabari clash

Teenage killed in Jatrabari clash

An 18-year-old boy has reportedly been killed during a clash between quota-reform protesters and riot police in Dhaka's Jatrabari area, hospital sources said on Thursday. Official…

Shutdown cripples Dhaka amid clashes

Shutdown cripples Dhaka amid clashes

Firing teargas and rubber bullets riot police clashed with quota-reform protesters in different parts of the capital city in the first hours of Thursday at the start of a nationwide…