Dhaka, April 11 – The BNP, arch rival of the ruling Awami League, has welcome Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s announcement of cancellation of quota system in government service in the wake of movement of students and jobseekers.
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JU BCL attack leaves 15 quota reform demonstrators injured
Savar (Dhaka), April 11 – At least 15 protestors, including two journos and female students, sustained injuries in attacks by the leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit, Wednesday evening.
Quota system abolition people’s victory: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday described the Prime Minister’s announcement to abolish the quota system in public service in the face of a students’ movement as people’s ‘victory’.
Quota reform protesters to continue demo till Thursday
Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council on Wednesday announced to halt their movement until Thursday morning and disclose their decision over it in a press conference in the morning.
Demos for quota reform halt Dhaka traffic
Dhaka, Apr 11 -Traffic movement in different parts of the capital came to a halt on Wednesday as university students continued their demonstrations for the fourth consecutive day blocking roads to press home their demand for reform of the quota…
No quota system in govt jobs anymore, announces PM
Dhaka, Apr 11 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced that there will be no quota system in government jobs anymore. -UNB
5-member body to probe attack on DU VC’s house
Dhaka, April 10 – A five-member probe committee headed by Prof Dr Nasrin Ahmad, pro-VC of Dhaka University, has been formed to investigate into the attack on the residence of Dhaka University Vice-chancellor.
No plan to impose vat on Private Universities: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the government has no plan to impose value added tax (VAT) on education, including private universities.
Quota protesters reunite to continue movement
Overcoming its division and confusion over continuing the quota reform movement, Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council on Tuesday afternoon announced to go on with the agitation until a specific statement from the Prime Minister to this end is made.
Govt agents behind attack on DU VC’s house: BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that ‘government agents’ carried out the attack on the residence of Dhaka University Vice Chancellor (VC) to divert the general students’ quota-reform movement to a different direction.
Quota system reexamination after budget: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith said the government will re-examine the quota system of the public servant recruitment after the national budget.
Empty university classrooms speak volumes for quota reform
Dhaka, Apr 10 – While the flame of quota reform demand is gaining momentum with the growing involvement of students and jobseekers at the foot of Raju Sculpture on the Dhaka University campus, students boycotted their regular classes apparently to…
Matia terms anti-liberation forces behind quota mayhem
SANGSAD BHABAN, April 9 – Agriculture Minister Begum Matia Chowdhury today said the agents of the anti-liberation forces had created mayhem in the name of protest staged by the students in the capital yesterday for review of the quota system…
Student who lost arm in bus rash driving fights for life
Dhaka, April 10 – Ill-fated Government Titumir College student Rajib Hasan, who lost his right hand in a road accident, has been put on life support at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) following deterioration of his health condition since…
Wave of protest in support of quota reform at RU
Dhaka, April 9 – Demanding the reform of Quota system and protesting cop’s attack on protesters students of Rajshahi University blocked the Dhaka-Rajshahi Highway on Monday.
‘Quota reform needed to protect FFs’ honour’
Renowned writer and teacher of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal on Monday said that quota reform is needed to protect the honour of freedom fighters.
Govt to examine existing quota system by May 7
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the government would examine the existing quota system in public jobs by May 7.
Demonstrations for quota reform continue across country
Dhaka, Apr 9 – Students of different universities in the country continued their protests for the second consecutive day on Monday demanding that the exiting quota system in public service be reformed. –UNB
Protestors postpone movement for quota reform until May 7
Dhaka, Apr 09 –The protesters postponed their movement until May 7 following the assurancefrom the government to bring ‘logical reform’ in the existing quota system, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday. -UNB
BNP backs reform of quota system
Dhaka, April 09 – The BNP has extended its support to the ongoing movement of students and job-seekers for quota reform in public service.
They planned to kill me, claims DU VC
Dhaka, Apr 9 – Dhaka University Vice-chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman on Monday claimed that the attack made on his residence during angry protests against the existing quota system in public service was a planned one to kill him.
DU campus restive as cop actions kill quota reform activist
Dhaka, April 8 – Dhaka University campus turned restive at dead of night at one quota reform demonstrator was killed and many others were injured in police action on Sunday night. Police dispersed the job seekers and university students from Shahbagh intersection…
JUJA marks 46th founding anniversary
Savar (Dhaka) April 7 – Jahangirnagar University Journalists’ Association (JUJA), on Fridya celebrated its 46th founding anniversary on the campus amid fanfare and festivity.
Chhatra League takes charges of TSC canteen at BAU
Mymensingh, April 6 – Chhatra League of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has taken the charge of student-teacher center (TSC) canteen allegedly without following any written agreement.
Herbarium inaugurated at BAU
Mymensingh, April 5 – A Herbarium (collection of dry plant samples) was inaugurated at botanical garden of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Thursday.
DU suspends professor for ‘derogatory remarks’ about Bangabandhu
The Dhaka University authorities have suspended Morshed Hasan Khan, a professor of the marketing department, for making ‘ill remarks about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and distorting the history of the liberation war’.DU vice chancellor Md Akhteruzzaman confirmed this to Prothom…
Cub scouting to be introduced in every primary school: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government is going to expand cub scouting in primary schools. She said this while inaugurating 6th National Comdeca of Bangladesh Scouts at Charvanga of Haimchar Upazila here today.
Greater Dinajpur Samity of Mymensingh committee at BAU
Mymensingh, March 31 – A Greater Dinajpu Zilla Samity of Mymensingh was formed for 1 year on Friday at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).
Delhi launches probe after exam leak hits 1.6m students
India has launched an inquiry into its national school exams after questions were leaked, forcing 1.6 million students to resit their tests. Police have questioned 32 people over the leaks in mathematics and economics papers which were accessed and spread…
BAU observes Independence Day with due respects
Mymensingh, March 26 – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) observed the Independence Day on Sunday in a befitting manner. To mark the day, national flag was hoisted in front of the all offices and residential halls of the university.