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Students call 'Martyr March' programme starting Thursday
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has announced a new programme on the occasion of one month since the fall of the Awami League government. As part of this programme, a 'Martyr March' will begin at Dhaka University on Thursday afternoon.
It's time to harness students’ energy for developing social capital
When students unite, they can accomplish the impossible, and the student community of the country has once again proven this. The student movement demanding quota reform in government jobs ultimately led to the resignation and departure of Bangladesh’s most powerful leader after 16 years in power – something unthinkable just a short while ago. This movement was initially dismissed with negative comments and ridicule from the highest levels of government. Yet, students have demonstrated that when united and unwavering in their goals, they can overcome any challenge.
Murder case filed against 7 journalists
One after another case is being filed across the country over the killing of protestors in police firing during the quota reform movement against those who instigated police.
Shakib Al Hasan sued over killing of garment worker
A murder case has been filed against cricketer and former Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan over the killing of a garment worker in the capital during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement.
Ensure treatment for the Injured in student-people's mass uprising
The exact number of people injured and killed in the anti-discrimination student-people's mass uprising is yet to be determined. According to information published in the media, over a thousand people have been killed, and nearly 33,000 have been injured. Doctors believe the death toll may rise as many of the injured are still in critical condition. Some have suffered burns, others have been shot in the eyes, and many have had limbs amputated. Multiple doctors have stated that many of the injured require long-term treatment.
'National Inquiry Commission' formed to investigate quota movement killings
In response to severe allegations of constitutional, legal, and human rights violations related to the quota reform protests, a 'National Inquiry Commission' has been established.
Countrywide mourning being observed
On this day, black badges will be worn and doa mahfils will be organised in all mosques. Besides, special prayers will be offered in all temples, churches and pagodas across the country
DNCC to stand beside quota movement victims
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will stand beside the students and their families who were killed and injured during the quota reform movement on priority basis in a bid to bring back a congenial atmosphere in the educational institutions under its jurisdiction.
No instance of firing from helicopters: Foreign Ministry
The foreign ministry said that there was no firing from the helicopter to manage the situation related to the quota reform movement.
Quota movement coordinators to be released when risk free: Kamal
“Quota reform coordinators were not arrested. If police think that they are risk free then coordinators will be released,” he told journalists at a short briefing at his ministry office in the capital on Sunday
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