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Clashes between police, students continue in Ctg, other districts; Daffodil univ student shot in Natore

Clashes erupted in different districts including Chattogram as police obstructed students from blocking roads and highways as part of their complete shutdown, leaving unspecified number of people injured.

Mobile internet temporarily shut down, says Palak; cites unstable situation as reason

In response to the unrest sparked by ongoing protests demanding reforms to the quota system in government jobs, mobile internet services have been temporarily shut down, State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, Zunaid Ahmed Palak said today (July 18, 2024).

229 BGB platoons deployed across the country amid shutdown call

In a move to maintain law and order, a total of 229 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) were on Thursday deployed nationwide, including in Dhaka, authorities said.

Students block Science Laboratory crossing demanding quota reform

Students expressed solidarity with quota protesters blocking the Science Laboratory crossing in Bangladesh capital Dhaka at 12:00 noon on Tuesday.

We have to show highest honour to freedom fighters: PM

Highlighting the supreme sacrifice of the freedom fighters in achieving country's independence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said all should pay highest respect to them always so they can feel proud being freedom fighters.

Startup Bangladesh cancels Ten Minute School investment proposal after founder’s quota remarks

The Startup Bangladesh Limited has cancelled the investment proposal for the country’s leading online educational institution ‘Ten Minute School’, days after the founder of the latter remarked in favour of quota reform.

Sheikh Hasina's imprisonment day today

The imprisonment day of Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being observed in the country today in a befitting manner.

Gas supply to remain off for 8 hours in parts of Dhaka today

Gas supply will remain off for 8 hours from 10 am to 6 pm on Tuesday in different areas in the city for emergency relocation of gas pipeline.

JU hall provost resigns after ‘BCL attack on quota protestors’

Provost of Bishwakabi Rabindranath Tagore of Jahangirnagar University resigned from the post following an attack on quota protestors allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists in the early hours on Monday.

Muslim community should be united against Gaza genocide: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called on the Muslim community to be united against the genocide in Gaza carried out by Israel.

‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ available in market

Researcher Siddiqur Rahman Khan’s latest book ‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ that addressed the dearth of well-researched and comprehensive resources on the education system and curriculum of Qawmi madrasas in Bangladesh is now available in the market.

Defending champion Argentina defeats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final

Defending champion Argentina defeats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after Lionel Messi exits with apparent injury.

Quota protest: RU students begin march to DC office

Rajshahi University (RU) students started marching towards the district commissioner's office in Rajshahi this morning, demanding reforms to the quota system in government jobs.

Quota reform: Students march towards Bangabhaban defying police obstruction

Students calling for the reform of the quota system in public service marched towards Bangabhaban removing police barricade at Gulistan in the capital on Sunday afternoon.

Quota protesters’ demands contradict constitution and state principles: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that the demands and statements of the quota protesters contradict the constitution and the fundamental principles of state governance. He asserted that the law regarding the quota system will proceed in its own pace.

Heavy rainfall causes waterlogging in Dhaka, commuters suffer

Incessant rainfall caused waterlogging in different areas of the capital on Friday morning, resulting in immense suffering to the weekend commuters. The rains started in the early morning and continued as of filing this report around 10:45am.

DMP to commuters: Be aware of rain-triggered traffic jams

The Traffic Department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has alerted residents of some areas in the capital about traffic gridlocks caused by rains and waterlogging on Friday morning.

Myanmar junta 'trying to destroy country': UN special rapporteur

Myanmar's junta appears to be "trying to destroy a country it cannot control", the UN special rapporteur to the country warned on Thursday.