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Countrywide ‘complete shutdown’

News —17 July, 2024 20:34

Students Against Discrimination announced a 'complete shutdown' of the country on Thursday. “Only hospitals and emergency services will remain open—no…

Countrywide ‘complete shutdown’

Quota protest at DU: 13 injured as police fire rubber bullets and tear gas

At least 13 people were injured this afternoon when police fired…

Quota protest at DU: 13 injured as police fire rubber bullets and tear gas
Violence erupts at DU: Protesters clash with police and BCL

Quota protesters, who took over Dhaka University halls, performed…

Violence erupts at DU: Protesters clash with police and BCL

JnU reverses decision to close halls following student protests

JnU reverses decision to close halls following student protests

Amidst student protests, the administration of Jagannath University has revoked its decision to close the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall. The decision was confirmed by Hall…

Online bookshops, book groups ban Dr Zafar Iqbal due to ‘controversial’ statement

Online bookshops, book groups ban Dr Zafar Iqbal due to ‘controversial’ statement

On July 16, a handwritten statement by renowned educationist and litterateur Dr Zafar Iqbal was widely shared on Facebook, sparking more discussion and debate among supporters and…

DU students issue ‘counter notice’ to keep registrar building, all faculties, institutes closed

DU students issue ‘counter notice’ to keep registrar building, all faculties, institutes closed

Enraged by university closure notice, the students of Dhaka University  (DU) under the banner of ‘General Students of Dhaka University’ have issued a ‘counter…

Police swoop on BNP near Baitul Mukarram

Police swoop on BNP near Baitul Mukarram

 Leaders and workers of BNP clashed with police in front of the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram on Wednesday. Witnesses said opposition leaders and workers brought out a procession…

DU declared closed amid quota protests

DU declared closed amid quota protests

Dhaka University (DU) has been declared closed for an indefinite period 'for students' safety and ensuring peaceful academic environment' considering the emerging situation. …

UN calls for protecting Bangladeshi demonstrators

UN calls for protecting Bangladeshi demonstrators

The United Nations has called on the authorities of Bangladesh to protect the demonstrators against any form of threat or violence. The UN especially mentioned those who may be protesting…

Oder for vacating halls sparks protests at JnU

Oder for vacating halls sparks protests at JnU

The Female students of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall at Jagannath University (JU) have started staging demonstrations protesting the decision to vacate their dormitory…

Quota protest: Actors, filmmakers, musicians express solidarity

Quota protest: Actors, filmmakers, musicians express solidarity

The ongoing student protest demanding quota reform took a wild turn on Tuesday, and popular celebrities from different sectors in the country's entertainment industry took to social…

Universities closed after violent quota protests

Universities closed after violent quota protests

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has closed all public and private campuses across Bangladesh following deadly student protests demanding reforms to government job quotas. In…

All schools and colleges shut down 

All schools and colleges shut down 

In a press release sent on Tuesday evening, the education ministry has announced the closure of all educational institutions at the secondary and higher secondary levels across the country until further notice. The decision was taken considering the safety of the school and college students, it said.

Clashes between police, BCL and quota protesters leave 6 dead

Clashes between police, BCL and quota protesters leave 6 dead

At least six people were killed and scores injured as violent clashes spread across the country among students, police and Bangladesh Chhatra League activists centering the students'…

I don’t want to return to DU, they are ‘razakars’, says Dr Zafar Iqbal

I don’t want to return to DU, they are ‘razakars’, says Dr Zafar Iqbal

Amid the ongoing nationwide movement demanding quota reform, a note written by renowned author and educationist Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal has sparked discussion on social media.  In…

US tells its citizens to exercise caution in Bangladesh

US tells its citizens to exercise caution in Bangladesh

The United States on Monday issued a travel advisory for Bangladesh telling its citizens to exercise more caution while travelling to Bangladesh amid student demonstrations against…

No one will be spared if involved in destructive activities: home minister

No one will be spared if involved in destructive activities: home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday warned that no one will be spared if they engage in destructive activities under the guise of anti-quota protests.  "We have no issue…