Protests against quota system in Bangladesh
ASI, constable suspended over killing of Abu Sayed
Two police personnel, including an assistant sub-inspector, were suspended over the killing of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed during quota protest on July 16
Abu Sayed murder case: 16-yr-old in Rangpur jail for 12 days
A 16-year-old is in Rangpur jail for 12 days after his arrest in the case filed over Abu Sayed’s killing.
Abu Sayed’s death in police firing: Cops’ FIR runs counter to known facts
Video footage shows police shooting at Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed, who posed no physical threat to the law enforcers, during the quota reform protest near the campus on July 16. He died soon afterwards.
Student killed in clash between protesters and police, AL activists
A student was killed and at least 200 injured today in Savar during a clash between quota protesters on one side and police and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies on the other
Quota protesters torch BTV Centre in Rampura
Protesting students set the Bangladesh Television Centre at Rampura on fire this afternoon
Government ready to hold talks with quota reform activists: law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the government is ready to hold talks with the quota reformists
Fire incident near Mirpur-10 station disrupts metro rail service
Metro rail service has been disrupted as the authorities have closed down its operation from Pallabi to Shewrapara due to a fire incident near Mirpur-10 station, officials said
Man killed as police clash with students in Badda
A man was killed and over 100 others, mostly students, were injured during clashes between police and private university students in Badda and Rampura area
Parts of Dhaka almost deserted during 'complete shutdown'
Parts of Dhaka wore an almost deserted look today with city streets remaining empty, as fear gripped people following students’ enforcement of a "complete shutdown" across the country
'Not just quota, whole country needs reform'
Sports stars have started voicing their support for the quota protests and condemning the violence unleashed on the protesters across the country over the last two days.
Students vandalise JU building after closure declaration
Jahangirnagar University students started vandalising the new administrative building at the campus after the university authorities declared closure of the university until further notice
Raid at BNP office aimed at diverting quota reform movement
BNP's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today accused the government of "staging" a raid on the BNP office
6 killed as violence spreads
In a major escalation of violence, at least six people, including three students, were killed and several hundred injured in clashes between quota protesters and Chhatra League activists and police across the country yesterday.
Govt moves SC to scrap HC verdict that reinstated quota system
The government yesterday filed a leave-to-appeal petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Court judgement, which effectively reinstated quotas in government jobs.
5 rights bodies slam attacks on quota protesters
Several rights organisations yesterday issued statements condemning the attacks on quota reform protesters at Dhaka University and other campuses across the country.
Bullets end life of family’s brightest star
Abu Sayed, the youngest of nine siblings, was studying in the English department at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur.
A slogan lost in translation
What made them flood campus streets on Sunday night was a specific comment that touched a nerve for the wider student community.
Universities closed until further notice
At least six people were killed in three districts, including the capital, in clashes between Chhatra League and quota reform protesters today.
Science Lab turns into battlefield
100 injured so far as college students lock horn with BCL