Tag: bangladesh news
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Bangladesh Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Calls for Comprehensive Restart in New DW News Interview
In an insightful interview with Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, he emphasizes the need for a comprehensive restart in the country’s approach to governance and development. Yunus discusses the challenges Bangladesh faces, including political instability, economic hurdles, and social issues, underlining the importance of innovative solutions and unity in addressing…
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Investigation Urged After Over 170 Killed in Bangladesh’s Student Protests Crackdown
The crackdown on student protests in Bangladesh has led to a significant number of casualties and a call for international scrutiny. Sparked by discontent over government job quotas, the protests saw the deployment of the army and the imposition of a curfew, leading to a violent suppression of dissent. Reports indicate over 170 people were…
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Bangladeshi Students Set 48-Hour Deadline for Government to Address Civil Service Hiring Controversies and Protester Demands
Bangladeshi student protesters have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government, demanding a restoration of internet services, the lifting of curfews, and the release of detained protesters following the death of over 100 people in clashes. These protests were sparked by a controversial decision by the government to reintroduce a quota system reserving 30% of…
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Bangladesh Shuts Down Universities Amid Deadly Student Protests Over Job Quota System
In response to large-scale student protests over employment quotas, the government of Bangladesh has indefinitely closed all public and private universities nationwide. The protests, which have resulted in six fatalities and numerous injuries, are centered around opposition to a quota system favoring relatives of war veterans for government jobs. Students are demanding reforms, arguing for…