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Student protesters vow 'complete shutdown' in Bangladesh as clashes continue

Police clashed Thursday with student protesters attempting to impose a “complete shutdown” in Bangladesh’s capital, following days of violent confrontations during demonstrations over a system of allocating government jobs

The Independent UK

Bangladesh Police Clash With Student Protesters Over Job Quotas

Protests in Bangladesh over government job quotas escalate, leading to clashes, calls for reform, and political tensions.

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Who are the protesters demanding an end to job quotas in Bangladesh?

Experts say lack of jobs for university graduates driving unrest in the South Asian country.

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Bangladesh Students Reject PM Olive Branch After Deadly Protests

Bangladesh students vowed Thursday to continue nationwide protests against civil service hiring rules, rebuffing an olive branch from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who pledged justice for seven killed in the demonstrations.

International Business Times

Bangladesh Universities Urged To Close Amid Violent Protests

Authorities in Bangladesh call for university closures amid deadly clashes over government job allocations, sparking unrest and protests.

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Two die and thousands hurt in crackdown on Bangladesh student protests

Police fire teargas at university campuses as students demand end to discriminatory job quotas

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh Shuts Schools Nationwide After Six Killed In Protests

Bangladesh ordered schools and universities around the country to close indefinitely on Tuesday after six students were killed in protests that prompted the mobilisation of paramilitaries to keep order.

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What’s behind Bangladesh’s violent quota protests?

Students demanding reforms in the quota system say they have come under attack from the government and its allies.

Al Jazeera

At least six killed in Bangladesh student anti-quota protests

Demonstrators demand end to scheme that prioritises families of veterans of 1971 independence war.

Al Jazeera

‘We sought rights’: Bangladesh on edge after quota protest turns violent

Hundreds of students were injured in clashes on Monday, but they’ve refused to back down.

Al Jazeera

Violent Clashes Erupt Over Government Job Quota In Bangladesh

Violent clashes erupt at Jahangir Nagar University over protests against government job quota system, reflecting broader political tensions in Bangladesh.

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Violent clashes over quota system in government jobs leave scores injured in Bangladesh

Police and students say police fired tear gas and charged with batons during clashes between a pro-government student body and student protesters, leaving dozens injured at a university in Bangladesh

The Independent UK

Bangladesh PM's Helicopter-flying Servant Sparks Graft Probe

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is "taking measures" after a slew of corruption scandals -- including one involving her former household servant who now travels by helicopter after amassing a staggering $34 million fortune.

International Business Times

China and Bangladesh reaffirm their ties as territorial and economic issues rise in region

China and Bangladesh are reaffirming their ties during a visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Beijing as tensions rise in the region over territorial disputes and resources

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Teesta: India’s bid, Chinese plan, and media concerns in Bangladesh

The Teesta water dispute has returned to the headlines after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina inked 10 defence, trade and connectivity pacts and smiled for the press in Lutyens Delhi last week.

The Independent UK

India boosts defense ties with Bangladesh as it tries to become a counterweight to China

India and Bangladesh on Saturday moved to bolster their defense relationship and signed agreements for expanding cooperation in maritime security, ocean economy, space, and telecommunication sectors, as New Delhi tries to present itself as a regional power and a counterweight to China

The Guardian - UK

Under threat of jail, microfinance pioneer vows to keep lending to poorest Bangladeshis

Muhammad Yunus tells the Guardian charges against him are politically motivated, and expresses concern about personal attacks from politicians

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The neighbourhood’s concerns: The China factor and the South Asian eye on India polls

Five countries in South Asia are electing new governments this year. Among them is India, which has been competing with China for a larger share of influence in the region.

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The Hindu

Foreign Secretary to visit Bangladesh, talks may feature China

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra's visit to Bangladesh to discuss China's Teesta project and bilateral relations.

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Celebrating Top Female Politicians Shattering Glass Ceilings Globally

Explore the achievements of influential female leaders like Kamala Harris, Angela Merkel, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

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Deadly Fire In Dhaka Shopping Mall Exposes Safety Negligence

Devastating fire in Dhaka shopping mall claims 46 lives due to lack of fire exits. Importance of fire safety highlighted.

The Hindu

India, Bangladesh recognise their constitutions as ‘living documents’, says Chief Justice of India Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India and Bangladesh share constitutional traditions aiming for stability and progress, emphasizing mediation over litigation.

The Hindu

Jaishankar meets Bangladesh PM Hasina & thanks her for guidance in furthering bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here and appreciated her guidance in taking the ‘India-Bangladesh Maitri’ forward

Al Jazeera

‘India Out’ campaigns simmer in Bangladesh amid election fallout

Calls to boycott Indian goods in Bangladesh follow allegations of Indian interference in national elections.

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Over 100 Myanmar Security Forces Seek Refuge in Bangladesh

Over 100 Myanmar Border Guard Police flee to Bangladesh as fighting ensues between Myanmar security forces and ethnic minority army in Rakhine state.

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