On July 23, 2024, the government issued a circular radically overhauling the quota system in public service recruitment. According to the new directive, 93 percent of civil service positions would now be filled through merit-based recruitment, up from the previous 44 percent, while the remaining 7 percent would be reserved under various quotas.
At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in sporadic clashes between law enforcers and protesters in Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Narsingdi on July 21, 2024 -- the second day of a nationwide curfew.
The first day of the nationwide curfew, imposed late on the night of July 19, was marked by widespread unrest and violence that left at least 21 people dead and scores injured across Dhaka and other parts of the country.
The ongoing Bangla Blockade paused for a day as students leading the quota reform movement prepared for their next round of protests.
Defying the rain, they sat on the streets, waving banners and shouting slogans
How many of those injured during the July-August uprising, like Abdullah, are still fighting for their lives?
The interim government today published a preliminary list of the people who died during the student-led mass protests in July and August.
Bangladesh is heading down an extremely dangerous path
As artistes across the nation speak out against ongoing violence and aggression towards the quota reform protesters, actress Tasnia Farin has taken to social media to express regret for her silence. Yesterday, in a heartfelt Facebook post, Farin apologised to protesters for not raising her voice earlier, admitting that fear had kept her quiet.
On July 23, 2024, the government issued a circular radically overhauling the quota system in public service recruitment. According to the new directive, 93 percent of civil service positions would now be filled through merit-based recruitment, up from the previous 44 percent, while the remaining 7 percent would be reserved under various quotas.
At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in sporadic clashes between law enforcers and protesters in Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Narsingdi on July 21, 2024 -- the second day of a nationwide curfew.
The first day of the nationwide curfew, imposed late on the night of July 19, was marked by widespread unrest and violence that left at least 21 people dead and scores injured across Dhaka and other parts of the country.
The ongoing Bangla Blockade paused for a day as students leading the quota reform movement prepared for their next round of protests.
Defying the rain, they sat on the streets, waving banners and shouting slogans
How many of those injured during the July-August uprising, like Abdullah, are still fighting for their lives?
The interim government today published a preliminary list of the people who died during the student-led mass protests in July and August.
Bangladesh is heading down an extremely dangerous path
As artistes across the nation speak out against ongoing violence and aggression towards the quota reform protesters, actress Tasnia Farin has taken to social media to express regret for her silence. Yesterday, in a heartfelt Facebook post, Farin apologised to protesters for not raising her voice earlier, admitting that fear had kept her quiet.
Students who were shot dead and injured were simply exercising their democratic rights and posed no threat to anybody.
