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Two killed in Uttara bus crash while returning after watching Argentina-England thriller
Two people were killed after a bus ran over their motorcycle in Dhaka's Uttara while they were returning home after watching the Argentina-England FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Students leave Shahbagh, issue deadline for Education Minister's resignation
Protesting students have suspended their sit-in at Shahbagh intersection in the capital after blocking it for about an hour and a half, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon. However, they have issued an ultimatum for the minister to resign by 10:00 pm on Wednesday, July 15. If the demand is not met, they announced a 'Long March to Secretariat' programme from Science Laboratory intersection at 10:00 am on Thursday.
Shahbagh intersection shut as students protest
While a student delegation was holding talks at the Secretariat with a six-point demand, another group of students blocked the Shahbagh intersection in the capital with a three-point demand. The blockade began around 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 15, halting all vehicular movement through the Shahbagh intersection. Students at the sit-in were chanting slogans demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
Protesters leave Education Building premises
The protesting HSC examinees have moved away from the Education Building, with six representatives entering the Secretariat with a six-point demand instead of their earlier call for the Education Minister's resignation. The representatives departed for the Secretariat from near the Education Building around 4:45 pm on Wednesday, July 15. The list of demands submitted by the representatives did not include the minister's resignation.
Security tightened as students march to education ministry
Security measures have been strengthened near the education building in the capital ahead of a 'long march' programme towards the Ministry of Education, as protesting students demand the postponement of ongoing HSC and equivalent examinations, the announcement of a new schedule, and the resignation of the Education Minister and the Minister for Primary and Mass Education. Students have also started gathering at the scene.
Students withdraw blockade in Uttara
Protesting HSC examinees have withdrawn their road blockade in the capital's Uttara after a second day of protest with three-point demands. The protesters said they left the road as students from various areas of Dhaka were joining the long march towards the Secretariat and also considering public suffering.
Students begin long march from Science Lab towards Secretariat
Protesting students have started marching towards the Secretariat from the Science Laboratory intersection in the capital as part of the 'Long March to the Education Ministry' programme announced with three-point demands, including the resignation of the Education Minister. Security measures have been strengthened near the education building in anticipation of the programme.
Protesting HSC candidates return to Uttara streets after exam
Students demanding the suspension of the ongoing HSC and equivalent examinations, publication of a revised exam schedule and the resignation of the Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister gathered on the streets of Uttara for a second consecutive day on Wednesday (July 15).
10 suffer burn injuries in AC explosion at Gulistan salon
At least 10 people suffered burn injuries after an air conditioner (AC) exploded inside a salon at Gulistan area in Dhaka.
HSC candidates block road in front of Parliament Building again, bus vandalized
Nearly an hour after being dispersed by a police baton-charge (lathi charge) in front of the National Parliament Building in the capital, HSC candidates gathered once again to blockade Manik Mia Avenue.