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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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,

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (July 17) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over four divisions and at one or two places over other four divisions with moderately heavy falls at places

Muslims from all over Bangladesh are observing the Holy Ashura today (July 17) with religious fervour and solemnity, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Today is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in

At least six people were killed and hundreds injured in clashes between quota protesters, police, and ruling party members across three districts, including the capital Dhaka, on Tuesday. In the capital, two individuals were killed, while three died in Chattogram and one in Rangpur.

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be observed across the country tomorrow with due religious solemnity. Tomorrow is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in Hijri

At least five people were killed and many others sustained bullet wounds in clashes among protestors, activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League, and police members in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Rangpur today (July 16).  Demanding reformation in the quota system in government jobs,

The government amid ongoing anti-quota protest has deployed Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members across country. BGB has been deployed in Dhaka, Chattogram, Bogura, and Rajshahi. However, in this ongoing demonstration for reforming quota at least five people have been killed in

A youth was killed in a clash between Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists and students protesting for quota reform in government jobs in front of Dhaka College in the capital on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Faruk, 25. He was driving a motorbike at the time.

Three people, including a student, were killed during a clash between Chhatra League men and quota protesters in Chattogram city on Tuesday. The clash took place in the Muradpur area this afternoon. Two of the deceased were Md Wasim Akram, a third-year student at the Department of