Shamsuddoza Sajen

Shamsuddoza Sajen is a journalist and researcher. He can be contacted at [email protected]

July 12, 2024: No holiday from resistance

Despite the weekly holiday, anti-quota protesters once again blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, demanding reforms to the quota system in government jobs and condemning the police action on students the previous day.

22h ago

July 11, 2024: Blockade turns confrontational

On July 11, 2024, the anti-quota movement entered a new phase of confrontation. Ignoring police warnings and ministers’ calls to step back, thousands of protesters defied barricades and took to the streets as part of their “Bangla Blockade.”

1d ago

July 10, 2024: Protesters refuse to back down

July 10, 2024.Protesters refuse to back down.Shamsuddoza Sajen.The protests over the quota system in government jobs showed no signs of slowing down on July 10 as students across the country vowed to continue their movement despite the Supreme Court’s order for a four-week stat

2d ago

July 9, 2024: A pause before the storm

The ongoing Bangla Blockade paused for a day as students leading the quota reform movement prepared for their next round of protests.

3d ago

July 8, 2024: Blockade intensifies as students form committee

For the second consecutive day, the Bangla Blockade grips the capital, with thousands of students and jobseekers bringing traffic to a standstill at key intersections across Dhaka.

4d ago

July 6, 2024: 'Bangla Blockade' announced

Beyond Dhaka, protesters hold the streets with equal resolve

6d ago

July 5, 2024: Nationwide protests persist despite holiday

Even on a holiday, the quota reform protests show no sign of slowing. Students across Bangladesh take to the streets, block roads, form human chains, and voice their rejection of the reinstated quota system in government jobs.

1w ago

July 4, 2024: Protesters call for nationwide strike

Defying the rain, they sat on the streets, waving banners and shouting slogans

1w ago
July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

July 12, 2024: No holiday from resistance

Despite the weekly holiday, anti-quota protesters once again blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, demanding reforms to the quota system in government jobs and condemning the police action on students the previous day.

July 11, 2025
July 11, 2025

July 11, 2024: Blockade turns confrontational

On July 11, 2024, the anti-quota movement entered a new phase of confrontation. Ignoring police warnings and ministers’ calls to step back, thousands of protesters defied barricades and took to the streets as part of their “Bangla Blockade.”

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

July 10, 2024: Protesters refuse to back down

July 10, 2024.Protesters refuse to back down.Shamsuddoza Sajen.The protests over the quota system in government jobs showed no signs of slowing down on July 10 as students across the country vowed to continue their movement despite the Supreme Court’s order for a four-week stat

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

July 9, 2024: A pause before the storm

The ongoing Bangla Blockade paused for a day as students leading the quota reform movement prepared for their next round of protests.

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

July 8, 2024: Blockade intensifies as students form committee

For the second consecutive day, the Bangla Blockade grips the capital, with thousands of students and jobseekers bringing traffic to a standstill at key intersections across Dhaka.

July 6, 2025
July 6, 2025

July 6, 2024: 'Bangla Blockade' announced

Beyond Dhaka, protesters hold the streets with equal resolve

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

July 5, 2024: Nationwide protests persist despite holiday

Even on a holiday, the quota reform protests show no sign of slowing. Students across Bangladesh take to the streets, block roads, form human chains, and voice their rejection of the reinstated quota system in government jobs.

July 4, 2025
July 4, 2025

July 4, 2024: Protesters call for nationwide strike

Defying the rain, they sat on the streets, waving banners and shouting slogans

July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025

July 3, 2024: Anti-quota protests spill beyond campuses

The student movement against the reinstatement of the quota system in public service recruitment escalated on July 3, 2024, as demonstrations expanded beyond university campuses to major highways and key city intersections, mounting pressure on the government.

July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025

July 2, 2024: Protesters brave rain, warning

Defying rain, warnings, exhaustion, anti-quota protests gained momentum