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Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM

Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM

What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM

Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM

What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate

Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate

The message was clear, the official said: Sheikh Hasina no longer had the army's support.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Bangladesh awaits interim government, army chief to meet protesters

Bangladesh awaits interim government, army chief to meet protesters

Student leaders have expressed a desire for a new interim government, with Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus serving as its chief adviser.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Why are there protests in Bangladesh again?

Why are there protests in Bangladesh again?

Here are details of the new protests and their history.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, interim government to be formed

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, interim government to be formed

Army chief General Waker-Us-Zaman said Sheikh Hasina had left the country and that an interim government would be formed.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew

Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew

Armoured personnel carriers and troops patrols the streets of the capital, a day after deadly clashes that killed nearly 100 people.
Mon Aug 05 2024
At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed

At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed

Plice fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Bangladesh police fire tear gas, sound grenades as protesters return to streets

Bangladesh police fire tear gas, sound grenades as protesters return to streets

Police said they had to use force when protesters in the northeastern district of Sylhet broke through barricades to head for the courts.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Bangladesh accepts court ruling to cut state job quotas after unrest, eases curfew

Bangladesh accepts court ruling to cut state job quotas after unrest, eases curfew

Govt eases curfew to contain unrest, lifting it for specific hours to buy essentials; offices reopen for a few hours.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Bangladesh calm a day after top court scrapped some job quotas

Bangladesh calm a day after top court scrapped some job quotas

There were no reports of violence or protests on Monday morning and media said curfew would be relaxed for three hours in the afternoon.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas

Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas

Hundreds of people were injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Why are Bangladesh students protesting against job quotas?

Why are Bangladesh students protesting against job quotas?

Students demand reforms to a quota system that governs distribution of government jobs.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Bangladesh students clash in job quota protests, at least 100 injured

Bangladesh students clash in job quota protests, at least 100 injured

Clashes occurred between protesters seeking to end a quota system for government jobs and others loyal to the ruling party, police said.
Tue Jul 16 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024