The Arakan Army claims Maungdaw, a key Myanmar-Bangladesh border town, tightening control over Rakhine and raising concerns for Rohingya refugees’ future.
2024 marks a deadly year for journalists, with over 100 killed globally—55 in Gaza alone. Press freedom is under attack, with rising violence and oppression.
Protests turned violent as the police BCL clashed with students nationwide, leaving 6 dead and 400+ injured. Cultural icons voiced solidarity for reform.
Anti-quota protesters submitted a memorandum to the President at Bangabhaban, while PM Sheikh Hasina labeled them “Razakars,” escalating student protests.
Police accusations and government inaction fuel tensions as anti-quota protesters announce a march to Bangabhaban, demanding justice and reform.
Anti-quota protests intensify with rallies, blockades, and clashes, as students demand job reforms while police issue warnings and tensions escalate.
Bangla Blockade enters day 2 as students block key roads, railways, demanding an end to ‘discriminatory quotas’ in government jobs, causing traffic chaos.
BCL escalates tensions with threats against anti-quota protesters, warning of confrontation as students block key Dhaka roads demanding reforms.
Families struggle as inflation in Bangladesh hits 11.38% in November with food inflation at 13.8%. Bangladesh Bank targets: 7% by June 2025, 5% by FY26.
Students launch ‘Bangla Blockade,’ disrupting traffic in key intersections and highways to demand fair government job quotas, pledging to escalate protests if demands are unmet.