Dhaka, April 7 -- Educational institutions across Bangladesh are observing an academic and administrative shutdown as students protest Israel's continued attacks on Palestine. Several student organisations have also announced protest rallies and marches to take place later in the day.

The "No work, no school" campaign began on Monday after student groups and general students declared they would boycott classes and exams in solidarity with global protests, including those in New York, against Israeli aggression in Gaza. Many educational institutions have since voiced their support for the initiative.

From around 10am, students and staff in Dhaka and other parts of the country gathered on their campuses, chanting slogans and holding demon...