I think that from time-to-time issues like quotas can be modernised or updated by taking into consideration changes in conditions and circumstances, among other factors. State Minister for Information Mohammad Ali Arafat yesterday said there is no scope for the government to form a commission on quota reform or make any announcement since it is…
Sporadic clashes erupted between police and protesters across multiple locations as demonstrators continued to press for an executive order to reform Bangladesh’s quota system in government recruitment. On Thursday, student protesters defied police barricades and gathered at Shahbagh intersection, demanding a comprehensive restructuring of the quota policy. The movement, dubbed the “Bangla Blockade,” left several…
The High Court (HC) has affirmed that the government holds the authority to modify, reduce, or increase the ratio or percentage of quotas in public sector jobs as needed. This authority includes the discretion to fill vacant positions from the general merit list if specific quota spots are unfulfilled. In its ruling, the HC invalidated…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump strongly condemned mob attacks and looting against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities in Bangladesh. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump expressed his views on the violence against minorities in Bangladesh. He wrote, “I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and…
At a campaign rally in Wisconsin, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris urged voters to cast their ballots early, saying, “Time is running fast. Head to the polls and vote now.” Harris was joined by celebrities like Remi Wolf, Gracie Abrams, and Mumford & Sons, aiming to engage Gen-Z voters through these high-profile events and appeals….
The U.S. presidential election is just days away, and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump are intensifying their campaigns in Nevada. Both are presenting their visions for the future, but Trump’s plan stands out with a surprising element. If elected, Trump has expressed a desire to reshape the government by involving figures…
Amid the apex court order for a status quo on the issue of quotas in government jobs, students yesterday vowed to continue their protests against the quota system. Around 12 noon, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court ordered the status quo for four weeks. This means the recent High Court verdict that reinstated the…
The previous Awami League government spent a long time but failed to resolve an international arbitration claim, resulting in Bangladesh facing legal complications in the United States. As a consequence of this incident, a judicial order from a U.S. court unexpectedly emerged against two top officials of the interim government during their official visit to…
The Democratic and Republican parties are the two main political parties in the United States. Since 1853, all U.S. presidents who have served in the White House have come from one of these two parties. This election is expected to be no exception. The Republican and Democratic parties in the United States have long used…
Democrats are known for their heightened anxiety before every general election, a tendency they humorously refer to as “bed-wetting.” With the upcoming election, many Democratic strategists fear the challenge of defeating Trump, acknowledging it won’t be easy. However, a faint glimmer of hope has emerged for Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party, though no significant…
