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Protest Violence / Four more injured in clashes die in Dhaka
Four more people, who suffered bullet wounds during the recent clashes centring the quota protests, died at different hospitals in Dhaka between today and yesterday
End crackdown on protesters, lift all curbs: Amnesty
Amnesty International today urged the Bangladesh government and its agencies to respect the right to protest, end violent crackdown on protesters and immediately lift all communication restrictions
Violence centring quota protests: 2 more hurt in earlier clashes die at DMCH
Two more people, who suffered bullet wounds during the recent clashes centring the quota reform movement, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital today
Quota protest: Fresh programmes likely tomorrow
The quota reform protesters are likely to announce fresh programmes tomorrow as the 48-hour ultimatum to fulfil their four-point demand ends tomorrow.
Govt for 80pc jobs on merit; Judicial inquiry committee formed to investigate killings
During a hearing before the Supreme Court on Sunday, the government will appeal to the court to keep 80 percent government jobs based on merit and rest on different quotas
Quota protest: At least 23 killed across country
Victims include students and journalist; more than 2,500 injured
BGB vehicle set on fire at Hatirjheel
A vehicle of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was set on fire at Hatijheel in the capital.
Quota protest: Scheduled programmes of ministers cancelled
Several scheduled programmes, which were supposed to be attended by ministers, have been postponed following the countrywide shutdown called by quota protesters and the violence that followed
Police attack on Abu Sayed reckless, unprovoked: Amnesty International
The police's attack on Abu Sayed was reckless and unprovoked, said Amnesty International in a statement today
17-yr-old student killed in clash between quota protesters, police and Jubo League
A student of Dhaka Residential Model College was killed during a clash between quota protestors and police along with Jubo league men in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area today
AL outside, police inside -- DU remains encompassed
Leaders and activists of different associate bodies of ruling Awami League strengthened their position at several entry points outside the Dhaka University campus
Pahari Chhatra Parishad condemns attack on quota protesters
Parbatya Chattagram Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCPCP) has strongly condemned the attacks on quota protesters at various educational institutions
Engage with protesting students: UN rights chief
All acts of violence and use of force, especially resulting in the loss of lives, must be investigated and perpetrators should be held accountable, said UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk
How international media covered Bangladesh’s Quota reform protests
The ongoing quota reform movement that turned violent with the deaths of six people, including three students, and several hundreds injured in clashes, has grabbed the attention of international media
Quota protest violence: Identity of a victim confirmed
One of the victims of quota protest violence in Dhaka who was found in a bleeding state in front of Dhaka College in the afternoon has been identified
Protesters drive out female BCL leaders from DU Ruqayyah Hall
Agitating students of Begum Ruqayyah Hall of Dhaka University have surrounded the room of female leaders of Chhatra League and allegedly beat them up
