Tag: Bangladesh
Media: Bangladesh Prime Minister resigned and fled the country | News in brief
According to hospital sources, almost a hundred people died in the protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheik Hasina on Sunday. Bangladesh is slipping into even worse chaos. Local…
Thousands have stormed the Prime Minister’s residence in Bangladesh
The storming follows the violent protests in the country. At least 300 people have died so far and on Sunday alone almost 100 people died, including at least 14 police…
Internet shut down in Bangladesh, hospital sources report large numbers of dead | News in brief
According to local media, nearly a hundred people died in clashes between protesters and security forces on Sunday. In Bangladesh, internet connections have been cut off on Monday after clashes…
The UN human rights commissioner demands an end to the violence in Bangladesh | News in brief
Nearly 300 people have died in clashes between protesters and the country’s security forces. The shocking violence in Bangladesh must stop, says the UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk. Türk…
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…