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In Bangladesh, protesters demand the resignation of the prime minister – at least 200 dead | News in brief
The demonstrations have been going on for two weeks already. On Sunday alone, clashes claimed the lives of at least 27 people. 4.8. 10:57•Updated 4.8. 14:59 Tens of thousands of…
Student leaders released, anger and indignation at police repression
Students’ anger against Sheikh Hasina’s regime is rising again. While the police released six student leaders of the movement on Thursday, August 1, public opinion is discovering, thanks to the…
Students back on the streets after authorities reject their demands
Student protests in Bangladesh resumed on Monday, July 29, as Prime Minister Sheikh Hassina refused to release the movement’s leaders or apologize for the victims. At least 205 people have…
Bangladesh: communications slowly return after several days of total cut-off
In Bangladesh, more than 2,500 people have been arrested in the crackdown on student protests against the measure that have been rocking the country since early July. At least 174…
More than 500 arrested in Bangladesh riots – including opposition leaders | Foreign countries
A change in the law favoring the hiring of family members of war veterans has led to large protests. More than 160 have died and dozens of injured have been…
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh overturned the reform that led to violent protests | News in brief
At least 114 people have died in the demonstrations, mainly organized by students. Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has overturned a lower court decision to restore quotas for government jobs. Pursuant to…
Justice removes most job quotas that sparked protests
For almost a week, Bangladesh has been counting its dead and wounded every day as an unprecedented uprising takes place against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. By announcing job quotas perceived…
Thousands defy curfew in Bangladesh
Police in Bangladesh impose a strict curfew and ban demonstrations. This after the heavy clashes that took place in the country during Friday.But if the rules are broken, you can…
Widespread discontent behind the unrest in Bangladesh
share-arrowShare unsaveSave chevron-left previous expand-left full screen chevron-rightnext The escalating student protests in Bangladesh are channeling wider discontent with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian rule. The picture shows Hasina during…
More than 115 dead, a national curfew… What is happening in Bangladesh? – L’Express
A point of no return has been reached. On Saturday, July 20, Bangladeshi riot police violently repressed the student protest movement, firing live ammunition at demonstrators in the capital Dhaka,…