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Leave to appeal against HC verdict on quota

News —18 July, 2024 17:55

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…

Leave to appeal against HC verdict on quota

Metro rail service from Mirpur-12 to Agargaon suspended

Metro rail service from Mirpur -12 to Agargaon has been suspended…

Metro rail service from Mirpur-12 to Agargaon suspended
Mobile internet temporarily shut down: Palak

In response to the unrest sparked by ongoing protests demanding…

Mobile internet temporarily shut down: Palak

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…

US embassy, Indian visa centre remain closed

US embassy, Indian visa centre remain closed

The US Embassy in Dhaka and visa centre of Indian High Commision  will remain closed to general public today (July 18) due to current situation in Bangladesh. Mission personnel…

Police used unlawful force against Bangladeshi protesters: Amnesty

Police used unlawful force against Bangladeshi protesters: Amnesty

Bangladeshi authorities used unlawful force against student protesters and failed to ensure their protection during the ongoing ‘Bangla-Blockade’ quota-reform protest across…

Countrywide ‘complete shutdown’

Countrywide ‘complete shutdown’

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

Hasina warns of action against instigators

Hasina warns of action against instigators

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced a judicial enquiry to ensure fair and just trial in the recent unwanted incidents including killings. She also unequivocally announced…

Türk urges Bangladesh authorities to engage with protesters 

Türk urges Bangladesh authorities to engage with protesters 

UN Human Rights chief Volker Turk has urged the authorities in Bangladesh to engage with the student protesters.  "All acts of violence and use of force, especially resulting…

Protester Sayeed, shot dead by police, buried in Rangpur

Protester Sayeed, shot dead by police, buried in Rangpur

The burial of Abu Sayeed (25), a coordinator of the ongoing quota reform movement at Begum Rokeya University, who was killed yesterday when police fired rubber bullets, has been completed.…

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

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 rubber bullets, tear gas, and sound grenades at quota protesters on the Dhaka University campus. The incidents happened…

Violence erupts at DU: Protesters clash with police and BCL

Violence erupts at DU: Protesters clash with police and BCL

Quota protesters, who took over Dhaka University halls, performed a ‘Gayebana Janaza' at around 4:10 pm today for those who died in yesterday’s clashes.  After that…

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…