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 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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…