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Primary schools in divisional cities closed indefinitely

Dhaka, July 17 -- The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has declared all primary level schools in eight divisional cities closed amid protests over quota reform in government jobs. The ministry ... Read More


Awami League, BNP offices attacked in Gaibandha

Dhaka, July 17 -- Gaibandha town has been gripped by tension as a result of the ongoing demands for quota reforms and protests against the killing of students. The protesters attacked the district Aw... Read More


Police urge peaceful environment amid quota reform protests

Dhaka, July 17 -- In light of the ongoing quota reform protests leading to clashes in various parts of the country, Bangladesh Police have urged everyone to maintain a peaceful environment by respecti... Read More


Quota Protests: Students, police clash at Shanir Akhra

Dhaka, July 17 -- A clash broke out between students demanding quota reforms and police at Shanir Akhra in Dhaka on Wednesday evening following a daylong siege of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway. Chases... Read More


Rajshahi University closed sine die

Dhaka, July 17 -- Rajshahi University (RU) has been declared closed for an indefinite period from Wednesday amid deadly protests over quota system in government jobs. The university authorities asked... Read More


Dozens injured in student-police clash at JU

Dhaka, July 17 -- Police clashed with students at Jahangirnagar University (JU), resulting in over hundred students being injured by tear gas and rubber bullets. The confrontation occurred on Wednesd... Read More


Damaging lives of Malaysia-bound workers: HC questions legality of govt's inaction

Dhaka, July 17 -- The High Court (HC) on Tuesday issued a rule upon the government's bodies concerned to explain in six weeks as to why their inaction and malfeasance in damaging the lives of the Mala... Read More


After locking provost and house tutor, JnU female students allowed to stay in hall

Dhaka, July 17 -- Jagannath University's female students were instructed to leave the hall by Wednesday afternoon, but after being confined to the office, the provost eventually allowed them to stay. ... Read More


UK gives Tk 45m aid for Sylhet's flood-hit people

Dhaka, July 17 -- The UK is providing vital humanitarian assistance worth 30,000 euro (Tk 45 million) to support the flood-affected communities in Sylhet, where over three million people are impacted ... Read More


Japan to hire more BD agri workers, caregivers

Dhaka, July 17 -- Japan is willing to hire more workers from Bangladesh for its different sectors like caregiving and agriculture. State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Shof... Read More