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Quota protesters to march towards Bangabhaban tomorrow

The quota reform protesters have vowed to continue their movement until a logical and reasonable solution is reached to end the crisis created over 30% quota for freedom fighters and their family members in public jobs. The protesters came up with the announcement during a press

Teachers’ pension scheme to be launched next year: Quader

The universal pension scheme “Prottoy” for the teachers of public universities will be launched next year, as the misunderstanding over the issue has been resolved, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Saturday (July 13). “There had been a

Anti-quota protesters to announce next move today 

The quota reform demonstrators will announce their next course of action programme through a press conference to be held today in coordination with all public and private universities across the country.   The anti-quota protesters will disclose the programme today at 6pm in front

Police filed case against quota protesters

A case was filed against anti-quota protesters on charges of vandalising police vehicles, assaulting police officers, and attacking cops during the ongoing quota reform movement. Khalilur Rahman, a driver for the Transport Department of Rajarbagh Police Lines, filed the case at

AL holds meeting with varsity teachers over pension issue

Awami League leaders held a meeting with a delegation of teachers who are on strike, demanding the withdrawal of the new pension scheme. The meeting between AL began around 11:30 am on Saturday at Awami League's Dhanmondi office in the capital. A delegation of at least 10

RUET, CUET, KUET postpone admission process

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), and Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) have postponed their admission process and orientation class for the academic year 2023-24. The new dates for

IUB’s Wasim Wins Gold in Amateur Kickboxing Tournament

Wasim Rayhan Bin Amzad, student of Marketing at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has recently become champion in an amateur kickboxing tournament.  The event, organized by Kings Combat, took place on June 7, 2024, at a gym in Badda, Dhaka. Wasim was awarded a gold medal

Quota reform: Students to rally on campuses today

Quota reform protesters will bring campus-wide demonstrations across the country today (July 12). Students and job seekers are demanding the passage of a law in parliament abolishing discriminatory quotas in all grades of government jobs, and bringing the quotas mentioned in the

Quota reform: Students to rally on campuses tomorrow

Quota reform protesters have now announced campus-wide demonstrations across the country for Friday (July 12). Students and job seekers are demanding the passage of a law in parliament abolishing discriminatory quotas in all grades of government jobs, and bringing the quotas mentioned

UGC asks VCs to bring students back to classes

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all the vice-chancellors, proctors and other institutional heads to bring back their respective protesting students to classes and develop a favourable educational environment for their “soft-hearted pupils”, in accordance with

Quota protest: Students block Shahbagh

Students and job seekers blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka to enforce their “Bangla Blockade” programme on Thursday, demanding a logical reformation in the quota system in government jobs. Although they were scheduled to throng in front of the central library of

‘Bangla Blockade’ to continue from 3:30pm

Quota protesters will continue their "Bangla Blockade" movement this afternoon (July 11). Students and job seekers who are protesting against the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs declared the movement. Asif Mahmud, one of the key organisers of the

Anti-quota protesters block Shahbagh 

Students assembled in front of Dhaka University's central library at 10 am today to protest the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs.  They later moved to Shahbagh. Students from various halls were seen gathering with banners in front of the library before

Quota in govt jobs: SC orders status quo for 4 weeks on HC order

The Supreme Court issued a four-week status quo today (July 10) on the issue of quotas in government jobs and the High Court's judgment.  The Appellate Division has asked the protesting students to return to their classes and attend their exams, while instructing all

Quota protest: Students block Dhaka's Science Lab intersection

Hundreds of students of Dhaka College, Eden Mohila College, and nearby institutions blocked the Science Lab intersection in the capital this morning protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in the Bangladesh government services. They started their march from the Dhaka College

Anti-Quota Protest: Countrywide 'Bangla Blockade' tomorrow 

University students will enforce a day-long blockade across the country tomorrow to resume their "Bangla Blockade" movement against the quota system in public service recruitment. Nahid Islam, a key organizer of the student movement, made the announcement at a press briefing

IUB Clinches Silver in Men's, Women's Basketball in Dhaka North Mayor Cup

The Basketball Club of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has made a remarkable finish as runners-up in both the all-age men’s and women’s categories at the 1st Dhaka North Mayor All Age Basketball Cup 2024, held from June 29th to July 5th 2024 at the Uttara Sector 4

Two students challenge HC verdict that restores quota

Two students of Dhaka University have filed a petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Court (HC) verdict that restored the 30 percent quota for the freedom fighters' children. Following the development today (July 9) at noon, the hearing on

PSC forms 3-member probe committee over question leak

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has formed a three-member probe body to address the BCS exam question leak incident. PSC Chairman Sohrab Hossain confirmed the matter on Tuesday. He said the committee will talk with all parties involved and submit a report within 15 working days.

Postponed HSC exams in Sylhet division begin

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams in the Sylhet division, previously postponed due to flooding, commenced today (July 9). Today's exams kicked off with the Information and Communication Technology subject. Despite the start, several exam centers, such