ASK raises alarm over police directive to re-arrest activists of a party after bail in Rajshahi
26 February 2026, 20:14 PM
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Human chain in Patuakhali’s Bauphal accuses local BNP leader of extortion
24 February 2026, 21:44 PM
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No journo jailed for expressing opinion during interim govt’s tenure: Rizwana
15 February 2026, 18:52 PM
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Nearly 500 injured, two killed in political violence in 10 days of Feb: ASK
10 February 2026, 19:36 PM
Bangladesh
Withdraw initiatives to amend labour act
8 February 2026, 02:09 AM
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‘It’s bizarre, medieval’ : Naripokkho slams Jamaat ameer’s remarks on female leadership
1 February 2026, 05:14 AM
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Mob killings double in January, compared to December: MSF report
31 January 2026, 20:19 PM
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Govt trying to hand over NCT by offering excessive concessions: Ctg port workers
31 January 2026, 17:46 PM
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ASK says denial of parole to Bagerhat BCL leader violates constitution, rights
25 January 2026, 20:42 PM
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ASK, MSF demand probe into Chuadanga BNP leader’s death in custody
13 January 2026, 18:17 PM
Quota protest: Fresh programmes likely tomorrow
The quota reform protesters are likely to announce fresh programmes tomorrow as the 48-hour ultimatum to fulfil their four-point demand ends tomorrow.
24 July 2024, 14:41 PM
Govt for 80pc jobs on merit; Judicial inquiry committee formed to investigate killings
During a hearing before the Supreme Court on Sunday, the government will appeal to the court to keep 80 percent government jobs based on merit and rest on different quotas
20 July 2024, 20:34 PM
Quota protest: At least 23 killed across country
Victims include students and journalist; more than 2,500 injured
18 July 2024, 14:24 PM
BGB vehicle set on fire at Hatirjheel
A vehicle of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was set on fire at Hatijheel in the capital.
18 July 2024, 14:12 PM
Quota protest: Scheduled programmes of ministers cancelled
Several scheduled programmes, which were supposed to be attended by ministers, have been postponed following the countrywide shutdown called by quota protesters and the violence that followed
18 July 2024, 14:04 PM
Police attack on Abu Sayed reckless, unprovoked: Amnesty International
The police's attack on Abu Sayed was reckless and unprovoked, said Amnesty International in a statement today
18 July 2024, 12:07 PM
17-yr-old student killed in clash between quota protesters, police and Jubo League
A student of Dhaka Residential Model College was killed during a clash between quota protestors and police along with Jubo league men in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area today
18 July 2024, 11:25 AM
AL outside, police inside -- DU remains encompassed
Leaders and activists of different associate bodies of ruling Awami League strengthened their position at several entry points outside the Dhaka University campus
17 July 2024, 18:59 PM
Pahari Chhatra Parishad condemns attack on quota protesters
Parbatya Chattagram Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCPCP) has strongly condemned the attacks on quota protesters at various educational institutions
17 July 2024, 16:42 PM
Engage with protesting students: UN rights chief
All acts of violence and use of force, especially resulting in the loss of lives, must be investigated and perpetrators should be held accountable, said UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk
17 July 2024, 15:30 PM
How international media covered Bangladesh’s Quota reform protests
The ongoing quota reform movement that turned violent with the deaths of six people, including three students, and several hundreds injured in clashes, has grabbed the attention of international media
16 July 2024, 21:50 PM
Quota protest violence: Identity of a victim confirmed
One of the victims of quota protest violence in Dhaka who was found in a bleeding state in front of Dhaka College in the afternoon has been identified
16 July 2024, 20:26 PM
Protesters drive out female BCL leaders from DU Ruqayyah Hall
Agitating students of Begum Ruqayyah Hall of Dhaka University have surrounded the room of female leaders of Chhatra League and allegedly beat them up
16 July 2024, 20:16 PM
AL, JSD office vandalised in Cox’s Bazar
Protesters demanding quota reform in government jobs allegedly vandalised Awami League and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) offices in Cox’s Bazar town this evening
16 July 2024, 17:15 PM
Quota reform protest violence: 6 killed across the country
At least six people were killed in three districts, including the capital, in clashes between Chhatra League, police, and quota reform protesters today
16 July 2024, 17:15 PM
BNP announces funerals in-absentia for victims of quota reform protest violence
BNP and its alliance leaders have announce gayebana namaz-e-janaza (in-absentia) across the country tomorrow, for the salvation of the departed souls of those who were killed in violence during the quota reform movement
16 July 2024, 16:32 PM
Quota reform protesters to announce next set of programmes tonight
Quota reform protesters tonight said they would announce the next set of programmes tonight
16 July 2024, 15:36 PM
Thousands of protesters gather at DU's VC chattar
Almost all quota protesters, armed with sticks and iron rods, are now demonstrating in front of the Dhaka University vice-chancellor's residence, amid a huge police presence around 8:30pm
16 July 2024, 15:11 PM
30 eminent citizens condemn loss of lives in clashes
Thirty distinguished personalities today condemned the loss of lives in violent clashes across the country
16 July 2024, 14:28 PM
Parliamentary caucus on gender, inclusion formed
The “Parliamentary Caucus on Gender and Inclusion” was formed today to eradicate gender inequality and coordinate the implementation of initiatives and plans by the current government for women's inclusion at all levels
16 July 2024, 14:22 PM