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India Imposes Curfew in Border Areas Amid Political Unrest in Bangladesh

7Aug

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Global

India Imposes Curfew in Border Areas Amid Political Unrest in Bangladesh

In response to the ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh, India has implemented a curfew in border areas to maintain order and security. The political turmoil began when Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the capital, Dhaka, and sought asylum in New Delhi. The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has enforced a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am in all areas of Meghalaya within 200 meters of the Bangladeshi border. This decision comes as a precautionary measure due to the unstable situation in Bangladesh and its potential impact on India. India shares a 4,096-kilometer border with Bangladesh, with 915.35 kilometers of it being unfenced. Five Indian states, including West Bengal and Meghalaya, are adjacent to Bangladesh, making border security a critical issue. The BSF is currently on...

Bangladesh Awaits Interim Government: Army Chief to Meet Protesters

6Aug

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Bangladesh Awaits Interim Government: Army Chief to Meet Protesters

Bangladesh finds itself at a pivotal moment as the nation navigates political upheaval following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst widespread protests. The protests, initially sparked by discontent over job quotas, escalated into a demand for Hasina's resignation, resulting in hundreds of casualties. Key student leaders, instrumental in the protests, have called for the formation of a new interim government, proposing Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as its chief adviser. Nahid Islam, a prominent organizer, emphasized their rejection of any government not aligned with their recommendation, particularly one supported or led by the army. "We have reached out to Muhammad Yunus, who has agreed to lead as per our invitation," Islam stated in a Facebook video alongside other ...

Why Are Bangladesh Students Protesting Against Job Quotas?

21Jul

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

Why Are Bangladesh Students Protesting Against Job Quotas?

In Bangladesh, recent protests by students against the government’s job quota system have turned violent, resulting in at least six deaths and hundreds of injuries. The unrest began after the High Court reinstated a quota system for government jobs, reversing a 2018 decision by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to abolish it. The quota system, first introduced in 1972, has undergone several changes over the years. Before its abolition in 2018, 56% of government jobs were reserved for various groups. This included 30% for family members of freedom fighters from the 1971 independence war, as well as allocations for women, residents of underdeveloped districts, indigenous communities, and the disabled. The recent court decision to reinstate the quotas reignited student protests, reminiscent of...

Tragic Train Crash in Bangladesh: 17 Dead, 100 Injured

24Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Tragic Train Crash in Bangladesh: 17 Dead, 100 Injured

On October 23, 2023, a train crash in Bangladesh killed at least 17 people and injured over 100 others. The crash occurred when two trains collided head-on in the Brahmanbaria district, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the capital, Dhaka. The Bangladeshi government has declared a day of mourning for the victims of the crash. On Monday, a terrible train crash occurred in the city of Bhairab, Bangladesh, leaving at least 17 people dead and around 100 others injured. The incident happened when a goods train collided with a passenger train moving in the opposite direction. This collision caused two passenger cars to derail. Sadiqur Rahman, a government official in Bhairab, stated, "We have found 17 bodies, and more than 100 people were hurt. The number of casualties might in...

Pakistan reached in the finals of Tri Series in Christchurch

13Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sports

Pakistan reached in the finals of Tri Series in Christchurch

Pakistan and New Zealand will play the final of the tri-series tomorrow. Pakistan confirms its spot after defeating Bangladesh in Christchurch today. Our boys secured some world records as well. Bangladesh failed to claim a single win in the ongoing Tri Series in Christchurch, after its defeat against Pakistan in the dead rubber at the Hagley Oval stadium in Christchurch on Thursday. Bangladesh had set a handsome 173-run target for Pakistan after power-hitting by Shakib Al Hassan and Liton Das. But the Green Shirts chased out the target with the loss of only three wickets. With Pakistan already through to Friday's final against hosts New Zealand, both teams were using the series as a warm-up ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia which begins on Sunday. The No.1 ranked T20I bat...