students protest against quota system

Two cops arrested over Abu Sayed’s murder

Two suspended police personnel were arrested in connection with the killing of Abu Sayed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, on July 16 during a student movement in Rangpur.

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

8 killed in clash between police and quota protesters in Uttara

Over 50 injured were rushed to Kuwait Bangladesh Friendship Government Hospital, and eight among them were declared dead

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

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

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

We want to see a quick resolution of present situation: EU envoy

Outgoing Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley has said all friends and partners of Bangladesh want to see a quick resolution of the present situation and the avoidance of further violence and bloodshed

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

US embassy issues 'demonstration alert' for its citizens

The US Embassy in Dhaka today issued a "demonstration alert" for its citizens living in Dhaka and across the country saying the situation is extremely volatile

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Quota protests: How the day unfolded

Quota protesters continued their demonstrations Wednesday amid violent clashes with law enforcers across the country

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

AL outside, police inside -- DU remains encompassed

Leaders and activists of different associate bodies of ruling Awami League strengthened their position at several entry points outside the Dhaka University campus

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

No electricity at JU halls, protesters fear police crackdown

Electricity supply was cut off at Jahangirnagar University halls this night spreading fear of a crackdown among students

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

Situation still tense at Shanir Akhra

Protesters, cops hold positions after hours of clashes; one feared dead; six wounded by shotgun pellets; Hanif Flyover toll plaza, police box set on fire

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

Most students leave DU campus after clashes

Quota reform protesters left the Dhaka University campus this evening following clashes with police..They left from the Nilkhet and Chankharpul intersections around 6:30pm, witnesses said

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

BCL promises befitting reply to 'Chhatra Dal, Jamaat-Shibir'

Before the start of the janaza, Saddam Hussain said the quota protesters had destabilised each educational institution in the country

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

BCL leaders beaten up, forced out of most DU halls overnight

Students make hall provosts sign notices banning politics in the halls

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

‘No one can take away the freedom to speak’

Daud Kim, a South Korean Muslim YouTuber, has been showing unwavering support for the Bangladeshi students on his social media platforms.