Supreme Court of Bangladesh annuls the quota system that unleashed the wave of protests
The quota system stipulated that 30 percent of civil servant jobs would be reserved for descendants of the fighters of the War of Independence from […]
The quota system stipulated that 30 percent of civil servant jobs would be reserved for descendants of the fighters of the War of Independence from […]
Police in the capital, Dhaka, had earlier taken stringent measures to ban all public gatherings during the day, the first such action since the protests […]
These demonstrations are the largest seen since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secured her fourth consecutive term in the January elections, which were boycotted by the […]
Students have been protesting for weeks against a quota system for public jobs that they claim favors the ruling party’s allies. On Thursday, police confronted […]
In a polarizing electoral landscape marked by boycotts and allegations, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has clinched her fourth consecutive term, sparking debate and concerns […]
The recent general election in Bangladesh unfolded amidst a notable absence of widespread citizen participation, marking a crucial juncture in the country’s political landscape as […]
Polling stations open amidst heightened tensions and a significant opposition boycott, setting the stage for a decisive election day. Polls opened today in Bangladesh for […]
Before Bangladesh’s much-anticipated general election, a wave of violence has engulfed the nation. In a series of suspected arson attacks, unidentified perpetrators targeted several primary […]
Bangladesh will hold its general election without the participation of the main opposition party, which has boycotted the vote over fraud allegations and legitimacy concerns, […]
A Bangladeshi court has given the Nobel prize winner Muhammad Yunus a six-month prison term for breaking the country’s labour laws. Prof Yunus’ backers say […]