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Internet service resumes after 5 days

The broadband internet service was resumed on an experimental basis across the country on Tuesday night after five days due to the damage at its central data centre amid the student movement over quota issue. The entire country went on an internet blackout on Thursday night as the

Appellate Division's hearing on quota on Sunday

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will hold a hearing on Sunday on a High Court verdict that declared the decision of cancelling quota system in the public service, illegal. The chamber judge of the Appellate Division set the date on Thursday.   The development came

Anti-quota protest: 17 killed in clashes across country

At least 17 people were killed, and hundreds injured in clashes between quota protesters, police, and ruling party members across three districts, including the capital Dhaka, on Thursday (July 18). It has been confirmed that they died in the clashes between the police and Chhatra

Student shot dead in Dhaka’s Aftabnagar

One of the quota reformists was shot dead by the alleged members of the law enforcement agencies during protest in the capital's Aftabnagar area today (July 18). The deceased Zillur Sheikh was a science department student of the Dhaka Imperial College. The matter was

Quota reform: Four killed, hundreds injured in Uttara clashes 

At least four people were killed and over 400 injured today (July 18) during a clash between quota protesters and police in Dhaka’s Uttara.  Mizanur Rahman, the superintendent of Kuwait Bangladesh Friendship Government Hospital, confirmed the matter.  Earlier today,

Probe report on militant snatching case on Aug 19

A Dhaka court today (July 18) fixed August 19 for submitting a report in a case filed against the miscreants who attacked police to snatch away two death-row convicts from the court premises in the capital in 2022. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Jasim fixed the date afresh as

BTV headquarters torched

A group of quota protesters have vandalised and torched the headquarters of Bangladesh Television (BTV) in capital's Rampura. The incident occurred around 3:00pm today (July 18) amid widespread violence in Dhaka and other parts of the country during the 'complete shutdown'

Helicopter rescue trapped police men in Dhaka’s Merul Badda

Two helicopters were seen rescuing at the Canadian University of Bangladesh in Merul Badda to rescue police officers trapped inside. One of the helicopters was seen airlifting several police members. The incident occurred around 3 pm on Thursday. Since the morning, there have been

Govt ready to hold talks with students over quota reform

Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Haque today (July 18) said the government is ready to discuss the quota reform issue with the agitated students.  He was briefing journalists in the tunnel of the National Parliament. The minister also said if the students

Mobile internet depends on country’s situation 

The government today (July 18) said the internet connectivity will be reinstated as soon as the ongoing situation of the country gets well.  State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak made this remark at inauguration ceremony of the

Met office predicts rain all over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind in all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 18). According to the BMD's latest bulletin, light

Indian visa application centres closed today

All Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) will be closed today (Thursday) due to the unstable situation amid the nationwide quota reform movement. IVAC issued a press release in this connection. “Next application date will be informed through SMS,” the release added.

Quota protestors enforce nationwide ‘complete shutdown’

The students and job seekers, who have been waging a movement seeking reform in the quota system in government jobs, observing a “complete shutdown” today (July 18) across the country. They asked to close everything except the hospitals and other emergency services. The

Quota protest: 229 BGB platoons deployed across country 

A total of 229 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed across the country today (July 18) to maintain law and order.  Shariful islam, public relations officer of BGB confirmed the matter.  Earlier today, the central committee of the Anti-Discrimination

US Embassy in Dhaka to remain closed today

The United States Embassy in Dhaka will be closed to the general public today due to escalating student protests demanding quota reform in government jobs and reports of violent clashes throughout Bangladesh. In a notice on its website, the embassy stated that the student protests

Wait for apex court’s decision, PM urges students

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday (July 17) urged the students demanding quota reformation to keep patience and wait for the decision of apex court. She said while addressing the nation at 7:30pm. The PM also said the top court will soon announce its verdict on the quota

Quota demo: Killers will face consequences, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday (July 17) said those involved in the violations during the quota reform movement will be brought under law. She said while addressing the nation at 7:30pm. The premier said those who carried out killings and destructions during the movement

14 platoon Ansars deployed in Dhaka

A total of 14 platoon members of Ansar battalion have been deployed in Dhaka to maintain law and order amid student demonstrations continue to escalate. Ansar and Village Defense Force Assistant Director (VDP Training) and Public Relations Officer Mohammad Rubel Hossain confirmed the

Two motorcyclists die in Sylhet road accident

Two motorcyclists were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision between two motorcycles on the Zakiganj-Sylhet road in Kaliganj Ballah area under Zakiganj upazila of Sylhet on Tuesday.   The deceased were identified as Jahangir Hossain, 16, son of Abdus Sattar, resident

PM to address nation this evening

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation on Wednesday evening amid the ongoing violence over the quota reform movement. She will address the nation at 7:30pm. The Prime Minister's Press Wing confimred the matter through a press release, BDST: 1714 HRS,