The July that rocked Bangladesh

The July that rocked Bangladesh / July 23, 2024: Mass arrests and crackdown continue

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.

The July that rocked Bangladesh / July 21, 2024: 2nd day of curfew, clashes continue

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 July that rocked Bangladesh / July 20, 2024: Curfew begins amid rising death toll

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 July that rocked Bangladesh / July 19, 2024: Country descends into deeper crisis

By July 19, 2024, Bangladesh stood at the brink of collapse as the quota reform movement spiralled into its deadliest phase.

The July that rocked Bangladesh / July 17, 2024: Grief turns into defiance

On the public holiday marking Ashura, Dhaka and other parts of the country witnessed unrelenting student protests, road and highway blockades, symbolic funeral prayers, coffin processions, and repeated clashes with police and pro-government activists.

The July that rocked Bangladesh / July 16, 2024: Nationwide mayhem leaves 6 dead

July 16, 2024, marked a grim escalation in the quota reform protests as violence swept across Bangladesh, leaving at least six people dead, including three students, and hundreds injured in fierce clashes involving protesters, Chhatra League activists, and police..In Chattogram, three peop

The July that rocked Bangladesh / July 15, 2024: Chhatra League attacks quota protesters

Brutal violence descended on July 15, 2024, as activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League launched coordinated attacks on students protesting for reforms in the public service quota system.

The July that rocked Bangladesh / July 14, 2024: PM’s remark ignites protests

On July 14, 2024, tensions flared as hundreds of students poured out of their DU dormitories to protest a “disparaging comment” made by then–prime minister Sheikh Hasina regarding quotas in government jobs.

The July that rocked Bangladesh / July 13, 2024: Protesters announce march towards Bangabhaban

On July 13, 2024, the Students Against Discrimination announced a fresh set of protest programmes, shifting their strategy from blockades to processions and symbolic marches.

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025

July 23, 2024: Mass arrests and crackdown continue

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.

July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025

July 21, 2024: 2nd day of curfew, clashes continue

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.

July 20, 2025
July 20, 2025

July 20, 2024: Curfew begins amid rising death toll

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.

July 19, 2025
July 19, 2025

July 19, 2024: Country descends into deeper crisis

By July 19, 2024, Bangladesh stood at the brink of collapse as the quota reform movement spiralled into its deadliest phase.

July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025

July 17, 2024: Grief turns into defiance

On the public holiday marking Ashura, Dhaka and other parts of the country witnessed unrelenting student protests, road and highway blockades, symbolic funeral prayers, coffin processions, and repeated clashes with police and pro-government activists.

July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025

July 16, 2024: Nationwide mayhem leaves 6 dead

July 16, 2024, marked a grim escalation in the quota reform protests as violence swept across Bangladesh, leaving at least six people dead, including three students, and hundreds injured in fierce clashes involving protesters, Chhatra League activists, and police..In Chattogram, three peop

July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025

July 15, 2024: Chhatra League attacks quota protesters

Brutal violence descended on July 15, 2024, as activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League launched coordinated attacks on students protesting for reforms in the public service quota system.

July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

July 14, 2024: PM’s remark ignites protests

On July 14, 2024, tensions flared as hundreds of students poured out of their DU dormitories to protest a “disparaging comment” made by then–prime minister Sheikh Hasina regarding quotas in government jobs.

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

July 13, 2024: Protesters announce march towards Bangabhaban

On July 13, 2024, the Students Against Discrimination announced a fresh set of protest programmes, shifting their strategy from blockades to processions and symbolic marches.

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

July 12, 2024: No holiday from resistance

Despite the weekly holiday, anti-quota protesters once again blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, demanding reforms to the quota system in government jobs and condemning the police action on students the previous day.