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Quota protests: Chhatra League urges students to return to class

News —11 July, 2024 16:41

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) has called on students protesting the quota system in government jobs to await the court's decision and return to their…

Quota protests: Chhatra League urges students to return to class

Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final

Lionel Messi was on target as world champions Argentina turned…

Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final
SC issues status quo over quota in govt jobs

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today issued…

SC issues status quo over quota in govt jobs

China pledges only 1.37 million dollars for Bangladesh

China pledges only 1.37 million dollars for Bangladesh

Chinese Primer Li Qiang announced to provide one billion yuan ( $1.37 million) for Bangladesh as economic assistance amid lofty expectation before Sheikh Hasina's bilateral visit to…

Quota protesters’ nationwide Bangla Blockade brings commute to a standstill

Quota protesters’ nationwide Bangla Blockade brings commute to a standstill

Quota protesters are observing a nationwide 'Bangla Blockade' today, demanding the government reform the quota system. In Dhaka, students gathered at the Shahbagh intersection around…

Dhaka and Beijing sign 21 cooperation documents

Dhaka and Beijing sign 21 cooperation documents

Bangladesh and China on Wednesday signed 21 cooperation documents, mostly MoUs, eyeing stronger development and economic cooperation between the two Asian countries. The documets were…

BNP launches campaign against graft, rising inflation

BNP launches campaign against graft, rising inflation

BNP has decided to intensify public awareness efforts through leaflet distribution, rallies, and processions to protest against corruption, soaring inflation. The decision came in…

China unhappy with Hasina, she returns home shortening Beijing trip 

China unhappy with Hasina, she returns home shortening Beijing trip 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to Dhaka on Wednesday, shortening her four-day trip to Beijing. China has expressed concern over increasing dominance of India to the South…

Buet students express solidarity with anti-quota-movement

Buet students express solidarity with anti-quota-movement

The students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) have expressed solidarity with the ongoing movement demanding reform in quota system in government jobs.…

Rohingya crisis is spiralling out of control

Rohingya crisis is spiralling out of control

Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh is becoming more evident by the day. Refugees in the camp are not getting even three meals a day. Children are suffering from malnutrition. Meanwhile,…

Hasina seeks investment from Chinese businessmen

Hasina seeks investment from Chinese businessmen

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the Chinese business community to invest in Bangladesh's main sectors for mutual benefits taking the advantages of the world's most liberal investment…

Burmese junta’s deputy chief in China

Burmese junta’s deputy chief in China

The Burmese junta’s second-in-command arrived in China on Saturday for an official visit, the junta’s information team said, as clashes with ethnic minority fighters raged…

Quota protesters lift blockade, plan all-out, day-long blockade for Thursday

Quota protesters lift blockade, plan all-out, day-long blockade for Thursday

The anti-quota protesters declared to observe a day-long blockade on Thursday if their demand to reform the quota system logically and constitutionally within the next two days is…

China pushing for end to attacks on Red Sea shipping: Beijing

China pushing for end to attacks on Red Sea shipping: Beijing

The Chinese charge d’affaires in Yemen has said Beijing is working closely with all parties in a push for peace in the country. Shao Zheng, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat…

Rice polishing to be penalised: Food minister

Rice polishing to be penalised: Food minister

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder on Monday said the government will no more allow the selling of "shined or polished" rice for the consumers as an act has already been formulated…

Attorney Amin for patienece from students amid judicial review

Attorney Amin for patienece from students amid judicial review

Attorney General AM Amin Uddin has called for patience from students protesting the quota system, advising them to avoid street protests as the matter is currently under judicial consideration.…

Khaleda Zia's life hangs in the balance: Fakhrul

Khaleda Zia's life hangs in the balance: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was unexpectedly admitted to Evercare Hospital this morning, is in a critical condition.…