![Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722999430_Protest.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722913624_Bangladeshprotest.jpg)
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?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722843505_BangladeshProtest.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721695161_SheikhHasina.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722843120_ProtestBangladesh.jpg)
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
![Bangladesh police fire tear gas, sound grenades as protesters return to streets Bangladesh police fire tear gas, sound grenades as protesters return to streets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721359837_DhakaBangladesh.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721695161_SheikhHasina.jpg)
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
![ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721359837_DhakaBangladesh.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests
Protesters are calling for reform of a quota system that reserves more than half of highly sought-after government jobs for certain groups.
Sat Jul 20 2024
![Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721359780_DhakaBangladesh.jpg)
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
![Communications widely disrupted in Bangladesh as student protests spike Communications widely disrupted in Bangladesh as student protests spike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721358530_Antiquotaprotester.jpg)
Communications widely disrupted in Bangladesh as student protests spike
Authorities had cut some mobile services to try to quell the unrest but the disruption spread across the country.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Why are Bangladesh students protesting against job quotas? Why are Bangladesh students protesting against job quotas?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721301690_antiquotaprotester.jpg)
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 quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721281323_Antiquotaprotester.jpg)
Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes
Angered by high youth unemployment, students have pressed for abolition of a quota of 30 pct reservations for families of freedom fighters.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Bangladesh shuts universities, colleges indefinitely after protests turn deadly Bangladesh shuts universities, colleges indefinitely after protests turn deadly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721195388_BangladeshChhatraL.jpg)
Bangladesh shuts universities, colleges indefinitely after protests turn deadly
Protests by students against a quota system for govt jobs turned deadly this week, leaving at least six people dead and scores injured.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Bangladesh students clash in job quota protests, at least 100 injured Bangladesh students clash in job quota protests, at least 100 injured](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721110134_protest.jpg)
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
![GE15: BN to refine proposals to review Parliamentary, state seat quota system GE15: BN to refine proposals to review Parliamentary, state seat quota system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661788407_MohamadHasan.jpg)
GE15: BN to refine proposals to review Parliamentary, state seat quota system
BN will refine suggestions to review the Parliamentary and state assembly seat quota system as preparation for the GE15.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739327892_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March
The iPayment plays a key role in driving digital transformation in the public sector towards a cashless community, PM says.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![SPM 2024 conducted smoothly - MOE SPM 2024 conducted smoothly - MOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61735785604_CalonSPM.jpg)
SPM 2024 conducted smoothly - MOE
The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia was conducted smoothly, with 402,956 candidates sitting for the exam at 3,337 centres nationwide.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Five vehicles destroyed after fireworks stall catches fire in Cheras Five vehicles destroyed after fireworks stall catches fire in Cheras](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739308161_GeraiMercun.jpg)
Five vehicles destroyed after fireworks stall catches fire in Cheras
The fireworks stall was completely engulfed in flames, which spread and caused five vehicles to catch fire.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Trump presses Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza; king opposes displacement Trump presses Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza; king opposes displacement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738647689_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump presses Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza; king opposes displacement
Trump stands firm on relocating Gaza residents and turning the war-torn area into a "Riviera of the Middle East."
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Hamas reiterates commitment to Gaza ceasefire deal amid Netanyahu's threat to resume offensive Hamas reiterates commitment to Gaza ceasefire deal amid Netanyahu's threat to resume offensive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696668771_TBHamasPalestine.jpg)
Hamas reiterates commitment to Gaza ceasefire deal amid Netanyahu's threat to resume offensive
Hamas reaffirms its ceasefire commitment after Netanyahu's ultimatum, accusing Israel of jeopardising the truce.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733786919_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday
So far, 16 of 33 hostages have been freed as part of the ceasefire deal's first phase due to last 42 days.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![US aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard US aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739271356_Americanflag.jpg)
US aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard
Beijing has doubled its contributions over the past three years to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand? Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739262588_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?
Here are the latest developments in some of the biggest cases.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739270274_SebastianCoe.jpg)
Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines
A cheek swab test is among the proposals being considered to update regulations for transgender and sex development differences.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![UN chief: Renewed hostilities in Gaza must be avoided at all costs UN chief: Renewed hostilities in Gaza must be avoided at all costs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61727863293_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN chief: Renewed hostilities in Gaza must be avoided at all costs
Antonio Guterres urged Hamas to continue with the planned release of hostages.
Wed Feb 12 2025