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
They don't feel ashamed to call themselves Razakars: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today termed the slogan, "Who are you? Who am I? Razakar. Razakar" chanted by the anti-quota protesters as "very regrettable"
BCL will give a fitting reply to those who labelled themselves Razakars: Quader
Chhatra League will give a fitting reply to those student leaders of the quota reform movement who last night labelled themselves Razakars and showed arrogance, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today
The 'Razakar' back and forth: Who said what?
Students' sentiments were inflamed by what they termed was a "disparaging comment" by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her press conference on her recent China visit yesterday afternoon
PM's quota remark: Students gather at TSC for protest rally
Students started gathering in front of the Raju sculpture near Dhaka University's TSC around 12:20pm today to hold a rally protesting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's comments during yesterday's speech
Quota reform protesters ‘attacked by BCL’ at JU; hall provost resigns
A group of protesting students of Jahangirnagar University were allegedly attacked by Chhatra League men early today
PM's comment ignites protests across campuses
Hundreds of students from several public universities, including Dhaka University, took to the streets around midnight to protest what they said was a "disparaging comment" by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier in the evening
PM's comment: DU students return to halls after protest
Dhaka University students returned to halls early today after a brief protest over what they said was a "disparaging comment" by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier in the afternoon
Take steps in 24hrs or face tougher demo
The quota protesters yesterday urged the president to convene an emergency parliamentary session within 24 hours to reform the quota system in public service.
'Take action within 24 hours': Quota reform activists issue ultimatum
Students and job seekers demanding a reform in the quota system for government jobs issued a 24-hour ultimatum to convene an emergency parliamentary session to enact new laws or executive orders
Anti-quota protests: Police sue protestors over vandalism, assault
A case was filed against anti-quota protesters on charges of vandalising police vehicles, assaulting police officers, and attacking policemen during the ongoing quota reform movement