Countrywide curfew
6hr curfew from midnight; offices, factories open tomorrow: ISPR
Curfew will be in force from midnight tonight to 6:00am tomorrow, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement
Army urges all to comply with curfew rules
The Bangladesh Army has urged all to comply with the rules of curfew that has been extended for an indefinite period yesterday. It also sought everyone’s cooperation in this regard
Garment factories shut down for indefinite period
Out of fear of vandalism and subsequent losses amid the current spell of violence, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday instructed all the factory owners to keep their units shut until further notice.
Take back armed forces from streets: retired officers
A group of senior and mid-ranking retired officers of the armed forces today called upon the government to withdraw the armed forces from the streets and send them back to barracks in these difficult times
Curfew to be lifted soon
Home minister tells UN resident coordinator
Lift curfew, restore access to social media
Amnesty International in an open letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina demanded immediate lifting of curfew and restoration of full access to social media platforms.
Curfew relaxed from 7am to 8pm for four days
All public and private offices will run their operations as per their normal schedule -- 9:00am to 5:00pm -- from today
Normal office hours to resume tomorrow
All public and private offices will run their operations as per their normal schedule -- 9:00am to 5:00pm -- from tomorrow.
Internet outage, curfew leave foreign investors in a bind
Violence centring the quota reform movement as well as a five-day internet blackout and the ongoing curfew has shaken foreign investors’ confidence in Bangladesh, tarnishing the country’s image as a reliable investment destination.
What does the traffic disruption on the Dhaka-Ctg highway mean for the economy?
A huge number of industrial establishments have been built along the highway, hoping to capitalise on the connectivity to the country’s largest seaport in Chattogram
Stories you missed during the internet outage
On Thursday night, the entire country was plunged into digital darkness as broadband internet across the country became unavailable, less than 24 hours after mobile data was shut off amid worsening violence centring the quota protests across the country..The latest news on the situation is
Business takes a hit from acute port congestion
Import and export activities as well as cargo and container delivery were also seriously disrupted at the country's largest seaport due to a nationwide internet blackout since July 18
Internet blackout wallops life and living
A countrywide internet blackout dealt a massive blow to the lives of Bangladeshis, upending their digital lifestyle and leaving many businesses staring at huge financial losses.
Let factories run, restore internet
Production and shipments are dependent on strict lead times set by international clothing retailers and brands, yet the factories have had to be kept shut for the past three days
Garment sector's losses piling up as factories remain shut
Garment factories kept production suspended on July 20 and decided to keep the units closed on July 21 as well considering the safety of the workers and the factories amid ongoing countrywide violence and curfew imposed by the government
Fresh blow to the fragile economy
The countrywide shutdown and subsequent violence centring the quota reform movement crippled business and economic activities for the last three days, dealing a further blow to an economy that is already ailing due to high inflation, falling exports and depleting forex reserves.
Transport operators sitting idle, counting losses
The violence centring the quota reform protests and associated curfew are preventing trucks and covered vans from plying on the roads and highways, leading to losses for their operators alongside businesses dependent on them
Time for a deeper reflection on the violent clashes
Legal action for violence is vital, and so is addressing popular anger
SC verdict on govt jobs: 93pc on merit, 7pc from quota
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered major reforms to the quota system in jobs at government, semi-government and autonomous bodies, curtailing quotas to only seven percent from the existing 56 percent.
