anti-quota protests

Curfew and violence slowly bleeding the economy

Resulting damage could have severe long-term impacts

Celebrities rally behind quota reform amid violent clashes

In the wake of recent violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at Dhaka University, a wave of support from celebrities has emerged for the quota reform movement. The incident, which occurred on July 15, resulted in approximately 300 injuries, including female students and BCL members. As of July 16 (7:30pm), six students have been reported to be killed nationwide due to the ongoing clashes.

Quota protest: Students begin march towards Bangabhaban

Thousands of students demanding reform of the quota system in government jobs started marching towards the president's official residence Bangabhaban this morning

Quota protests heat up as govt mulls hard line

Ignoring police warnings and ministers’ calls to step back, anti-quota protesters yesterday broke barricades on roads and went ahead with their “Bangla Blockade”, leading to a face-off with the law enforcers.

July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024

Curfew and violence slowly bleeding the economy

Resulting damage could have severe long-term impacts

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

Celebrities rally behind quota reform amid violent clashes

In the wake of recent violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at Dhaka University, a wave of support from celebrities has emerged for the quota reform movement. The incident, which occurred on July 15, resulted in approximately 300 injuries, including female students and BCL members. As of July 16 (7:30pm), six students have been reported to be killed nationwide due to the ongoing clashes.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

Quota protest: Students begin march towards Bangabhaban

Thousands of students demanding reform of the quota system in government jobs started marching towards the president's official residence Bangabhaban this morning

July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024

Quota protests heat up as govt mulls hard line

Ignoring police warnings and ministers’ calls to step back, anti-quota protesters yesterday broke barricades on roads and went ahead with their “Bangla Blockade”, leading to a face-off with the law enforcers.