Quota reform protest

Farin regrets staying silent on quota reform movement

As artistes across the nation speak out against ongoing violence and aggression towards the quota reform protesters, actress Tasnia Farin has taken to social media to express regret for her silence. Yesterday, in a heartfelt Facebook post, Farin apologised to protesters for not raising her voice earlier, admitting that fear had kept her quiet.

Aftermath of quota reform violence: Will a normal day ever come?

Can we envision a future where such pervasive violence and control are no longer defining elements of our daily lives?

James, Partha Barua stand in solidarity with quota reform protest

The iconic musician James, known for his brevity, stands as one of the most celebrated figures in the country's band music industry. The singer usually avoids the limelight however, this time, he broke his silence, responding to the students' movement in his distinctive manner. Partha Barua from the band Souls also expressed his concerns on Facebook.

Jaya Ahsan finally addresses the quota reform movement

Nearly everyone has voiced their opinions in this climate of division, symbolised by red and black. Yet, one prominent figure, acclaimed Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan, remained notably silent.

In Photos: Wednesday’s March for Justice

Teachers, parents, lawyers, cultural activists, and many others from different walks of life joined the protest

DB releases 6 quota protest coordinators

Badrul Islam, father of Nahid Islam, one of the organisers, confirmed their release to this paper saying that his son and five other students were released around 1:30pm.

Entertainment world adorned in red against injustice

In a striking display of unity and protest, numerous Bangladeshi celebrities have changed their profile pictures on social media to a solid field of red, in response to the deaths during the recent quota reform protests. This movement has quickly gained traction, showcasing the collective voice of the people against violence and injustice.

Writ seeking protest organisers' release: No order today due to HC judge's illness

The High Court will not hold the hearing today on the writ petition seeking release of six quota protest coordinators and to stop use of live rounds on demonstrators as a judge of the bench is on leave

In pictures: Monday’s protests and police action

Quota reform protesters yesterday staged demonstrations across the country, including in Dhaka and Chattogram cities, but law enforcers dispersed them at many places and detained at least 80..Students from different universities and colleges held the demonstrations to protest the "detentio

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

PM Sheikh Hasina addresses nation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed the nation regarding the students' quota reform movement.

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

BCL men clash with quota reform protesters at Science Lab

Sporadic chase and counter-chases are taking place between college students and Dhaka College BCL near the Science Lab intersection

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

Clashes between BCL and quota reform protesters in Ctg

Sporadic clashes between Chhatra League activists and quota reform protesters in Chattogram

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

Stop the bloodshed, plead Hridoy and Shoriful

"I'm far from it all, so I couldn't see many things… Let there be no more bloodshed in my beloved Dhaka University," Hridoy, who is a student at the economics department of the university, posted on Facebook.

July 21, 2018
July 21, 2018

A mother's appeal to another

A distressed Saleha Begum struggled to hold back tears as she begged for the release of her only son Muhammad Rashed Khan, a quota movement leader under arrest since July 1.

July 20, 2018
July 20, 2018

BCL actions outrageous

When a group of teachers was staging a rally at Dhaka University yesterday against repression on students and teachers, Chhatra League men assaulted some quota reformists on the campus of Chittagong University.

July 19, 2018
July 19, 2018

Committee for quota review may seek 90 more days

The committee formed on July 2 to “review, reform or cancel” the quota system for civil service may seek 90 more working days as it has not finished collecting information and reviewing reports about the system, sources said.

July 19, 2018
July 19, 2018

FF Officials' Benefits: Govt yet to implement HC verdict

Freedom fighters who won a legal battle six years ago are yet to get their retirement benefits for public service as the government has not implemented the court's verdict.

July 19, 2018
July 19, 2018

Flawed logic for quota

The government has been referring to a Supreme Court “order” on the reservation of 30 percent quota for the children of freedom fighters for the last few days, arguing that it cannot be changed.

July 17, 2018
July 17, 2018

JU philosophy dept students protest attacks on quota reformists

A section of students of Jahangirnagar University’s Philosophy department protests the recent spate of attacks on some teachers and students demanding reformation in the existing quota system in civil service.