Bangladesh Feels the Heat as Trump Freezes US Foreign Aid for 90 Days
Trump’s 90-day aid suspension leaves Bangladesh scrambling—jobs lost, projects frozen. Will the US restore funding, or is this the start of a shift?
Railway Workers on Strike Demanding Mileage Allowance and Associated Benefits
A nationwide railway strike has halted train services, leaving passengers stranded as workers demand fair wages, mileage allowance, and pension benefits.
July 36: Sheikh Hasina Resigns and Flees the Country
Sheikh Hasina resigned on August 5 after mass protests against her 16-year regime, marking a historic uprising led by students and citizens in Bangladesh.
Protests at Central Shaheed Minar Reach Historic Peak: Students Demand Hasina’s Resignation Amid Nationwide Unrest
Tens of thousands rallied at Dhaka’s Central Shaheed Minar, demanding PM Hasina’s resignation, as protests against repression and killings escalated.
Bangladesh’s Quota Protests Spiral Into More Chaos and Bloodshed
July’s quota protests turned deadly with 211 deaths, arrests, and crackdowns, sparking outrage as the movement escalated into nationwide unrest.
197+ Dead as Bangladesh’s Quota Protests Turn Violent: Unrest, Internet Blackout, and Curfew Grip the Nation
By the end of July 23, Bangladesh’s quota protests claimed 197 lives, sparking nationwide unrest, curfew, and internet blackout, as students demand justice and reform.
A Day of Tragedy and Heroism as Quota Protests Ignite Nationwide Shutdown
July 18 saw relentless student protests amid violent crackdowns, a nationwide shutdown, and calls for justice, marking a turning point in Bangladesh’s history.
Arakan Army Secures Maungdaw, a Key Border Region Between Myanmar and Bangladesh
The Arakan Army claims Maungdaw, a key Myanmar-Bangladesh border town, tightening control over Rakhine and raising concerns for Rohingya refugees’ future.
Nationwide Violence Breaks Out Amid Anti-Quota Protests, Leaving Six Dead and Hundreds Injured
Protests turned violent as the police BCL clashed with students nationwide, leaving 6 dead and 400+ injured. Cultural icons voiced solidarity for reform.
Protesters Submit Memorandum to the President While the PM Calls Them Razakars
Anti-quota protesters submitted a memorandum to the President at Bangabhaban, while PM Sheikh Hasina labeled them “Razakars,” escalating student protests.