Bangladesh’s iron lady of 15 years bowed out to a people’s uprising yesterday. Serving as the prime minister since 2009, Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee the country as hundreds of thousands marched towards Dhaka defying a curfew amid a continual morning drizzle. The streets of the capital that had convulsed with violence…
At least 93 people were killed and more than a thousand others injured, many with bullets, as a new wave of violence convulsed Bangladesh yesterday. Ruling party activists and police clashed with anti-government protesters in at least 20 districts on the first day of the student-led non-cooperation movement designed to keep pressure on Prime Minister…
Dozens of people including students were injured after protesters clashed with law enforcers and ruling party men in front of Zamzam Tower in the capital’s Uttara today. The clash took place near the milestone school and college in Sector 11 when protesters were heading towards the Zamzam Tower intersection with a mass rally around 4:15pm….
Death Toll Rises Amidst Protests:On August 2, 2024, two more individuals were killed in violent clashes involving police, ruling Awami League (AL) activists, and demonstrators. These deaths added to a rising toll of over 200 casualties since mid-July, intensifying public outrage and fueling nationwide protests demanding justice and political reform. Protesters accuse the government of…
The six organisers of the quota reform protests who had been in the Detective Branch custody were released yesterday afternoon. Badrul Islam, father of organiser Nahid Islam, confirmed their release to this newspaper, saying his son and the five others were freed around 1:30pm. “I am taking my son home now … I got a…
The law enforcers yesterday foiled the quota protesters’ March for Justice by using teargas and stun grenades and charging batons in different districts. At least 100 people were injured and 83 detained during the protests. Teachers, parents, and citizens from various walks of life joined the programme called by the “students against discrimination” in protest…
A day of national mourning is called by government in remembrance of those killed in the violence. All places of worship including mosques, temples, and churches are asked to hold special prayers for the deceased. Coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement call on people to cover their faces with red pieces of cloth and upload…
Says HC about DB’s handling of 6 protest organisers The High Court yesterday expressed its displeasure at detective branch taking six coordinators of quota protests to its office and showing the media that they are having food there. “Don’t mock the nation,” said the HC. “Who told you to do this? Why did they do…
The Awami League plans to mobilize its members throughout Dhaka starting early tomorrow to maintain control over the capital, amid concerns that the BNP and its allied groups could attempt to disrupt the city by inciting disturbances. In addition to organizing a “peace rally” to counter the BNP’s large-scale gathering, the party intends to station…
Bangladesh has announced the imposition of a curfew and the deployment of military forces after days of clashes at protests against government job quotas across the country. “The government has decided to impose a curfew and deploy the military in aid of the civilian authorities,” Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s press secretary Nayeemul Islam Khan, told the news…
