The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the indefinite closure of all public and private universities due to concerns over student safety amid the quota reform movement. A press release signed by UGC Secretary Dr. Ferdous Zaman stated that academic activities at all public

The government has postponed all academic activities in schools, colleges, madrasas and polytechnic institutes for an indefinite period from Thursday amid countrywide quota reform movement. A circular in this regard was issued today (July 16) by the Ministry of Education said that the

The coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Nahid Islam said that the quota reform movement will continue until the demand is realised. Nahid made the pledge while addressing a post-protest press conference at Dhaka University on Tuesday evening. At least five people

Startup Bangladesh cancelled an investment proposal of Tk 5 crore for 10 Minute School, according to State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak. In a Facebook post, the minister said, Startup Bangladesh -- the flagship venture capital

Nearly 300 students were injured in clashes between Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) members and quota protesters on the Dhaka University campus on Monday. According to an official at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), 297 injured individuals received treatment at DMCH until 6pm. Of

The Anti-quota protest organisers today (July 15) announced to stage demonstrations at all public and private universities across the country to meet their one-point demand. The anti-discrimination student movement called the fresh programme on Tuesday afternoon. Nahid Islam, one of

The Dhaka University (DU) has undertaken five decisions, including the ouster of the outsiders from its residential halls against the backdrop of the confrontational situation over the quota reform issue. Earlier in the day, the Provost Standing Committee of the DU held an emergency

The Provost committee called an emergency meeting at the residence of Dhaka University (DU) vice chancellor after Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) attack on Anti-quota protesters. On Monday (July 15) at 5:30 p.m., the principals' meeting was held. Professor Abdur Rahim, principal

After an hour’s pause, clashes restarted between anti-quota protesters and BCL activists on the University of Dhaka (DU) campus on Monday. Chase and counter-chases restarted when leaders from the ruling party’s student wing allegedly tried to evict the students, who had

Anti-quota protesters announced to bring out a procession on the Dhaka University campus on Monday in protest against the attacks carried out on them by activists and leaders of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL). While talking to reporters in front of Dhaka Medical College Hospital

A clash between anti-quota protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists erupted in front of Bijay Ekattor Hall of Dhaka University on Monday (July 15) afternoon. At this time, BCL men vandalized some motorcycles. The clash broke out after 3 pm later it spread to Mall

Students began gathering in front of Raju Sculpture adjacent to Dhaka University’s TSC on Monday noon, protesting remarks made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during a press conference on Sunday. Students from different educational institutions, including Dhaka University and its

A 12-member team of students calling for the reform of the quota system in public service went to the Bangabhaban for submitting a memorandum to President Mohammed Shahabuddin.  The team entered the Bangabhaban at around 2:30 pm. The students calling for the reform of the quota

Quota reform protesters snapped the police barricade at Gulistan’s zero point in the capital and marched towards the President's residence Bangabhaban. However, the members of the law enforcement agencies tried preventing the students from marching but did not undertake any

Students demanding quota reform in the government jobs is going to hold a protest march towards the president's official residence Bangabhaban today (July 14). For this purpose, the quota reform protesters will march towards Bangabhaban at 11am. Earlier, the protesters vowed to

The quota reform protesters have vowed to continue their movement until a logical and reasonable solution is reached to end the crisis created over 30% quota for freedom fighters and their family members in public jobs. The protesters came up with the announcement during a press

The universal pension scheme “Prottoy” for the teachers of public universities will be launched next year, as the misunderstanding over the issue has been resolved, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Saturday (July 13). “There had been a

The quota reform demonstrators will announce their next course of action programme through a press conference to be held today in coordination with all public and private universities across the country.   The anti-quota protesters will disclose the programme today at 6pm in front

A case was filed against anti-quota protesters on charges of vandalising police vehicles, assaulting police officers, and attacking cops during the ongoing quota reform movement. Khalilur Rahman, a driver for the Transport Department of Rajarbagh Police Lines, filed the case at

Awami League leaders held a meeting with a delegation of teachers who are on strike, demanding the withdrawal of the new pension scheme. The meeting between AL began around 11:30 am on Saturday at Awami League's Dhanmondi office in the capital. A delegation of at least 10