It began with a question that resonated with millions of young Bangladeshis competing for scarce government jobs: should merit take a back seat to quotas?

Dhaka court orders three-day remand over furniture worker’s death during July uprising

Between July 15 and August 5 last year, parents across the country held their breaths waiting, worrying, and counting the hours until their children returned home from the protests. Some had their parents' blessing. Others went without it.

Over the last two months, at least 86 physicians and 136 students in eight public medical colleges and hospitals across the country have faced different punitive actions on various allegations, including “taking a stance against” the quota reform movement.

Some of our country’s talented musicians courageously stood up against the previous regime and violence on peaceful student protestors during the quota reform movement. These are some tracks that were released in the past month to fuel the rage and stand in solidarity with students.

Though children will try to continue with their lives, the shadow of what they’ve seen and heard will loom over them.

In a rare move in Bangladesh's entertainment industry, prominent actress Zakia Bari Mamo announced her resignation from Actors' Equity Bangladesh, expressing her solidarity with the students involved in the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement.

At least 95pc of the victims were killed by gunshots, including live rounds

Malls and markets in Dhaka and other major cities have been hit hard by spiralling unrest across the country following the deaths of over 200 people, including students, during the quota reform movement in recent weeks.

The recent protests surrounding the quota reform movement have garnered widespread solidarity from various sectors of society.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the agitating students to sit with her at Gono Bhaban to end violence centring the quota reform protest

The recent movement saw a massively uneven distribution of power, where unarmed students were up against armed forces in full gear. In this reality, medical students have been trying their best to speak out against the atrocities being carried out. Alongside that, they’ve been using their skills to help save lives.

We believe there can be no future without the success and support of the students.

Authorities suspended operations of passenger trains on July 18 afternoon amid the violence centring the quota reform movement

In a striking display of unity and protest, numerous Bangladeshi celebrities have changed their profile pictures on social media to a solid field of red, in response to the deaths during the recent quota reform protests. This movement has quickly gained traction, showcasing the collective voice of the people against violence and injustice.

Luxury hotels in Dhaka are suffering from a dearth of customers as foreigners and locals are avoiding travel in fear of unrest centring the quota reform movement, according to industry people.

Police barred a group of people from holding a silent sit-in protest under the banner "Santaner Pashe Obhibhabok (Guardians Beside Children)" in front of the Dhaka Medical College this morning

Salman F Rahman says in a meeting with business leaders

Why did the situation escalate last week, resulting in so many deaths and injuries?

While the internet was down, TV ratings skyrocketed. Most TV channels have confirmed that their ratings have doubled, although they couldn't provide actual figures as data couldn't be gathered physically. How did they assume their content was reaching the audience? The answer lies in the constant stream of advertisement breaks.