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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
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
ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Antonio Guterres urged Hamas to continue with the planned release of hostages.
Wed Feb 12 2025