Bangladesh Protests

Bangladesh protested today to India about the "distortion" of historical facts regarding the 1971 Liberation War in the new Indian film "Gunday" and requested authorities to stop its screening.

Squeezing rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands, Bangladesh protesters wounded during the deadly revolution to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test out replacement arms for their lost limbs. On Thursday he was fitted with a prosthetic limb, alongside four other students who also lost their hands during the months-long protests in which at least 700 people were killed during a police crackdown.

Bangladesh is engulfed in deadly protests against a 30 percent job quota for descendants of freedom fighters. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid escalating violence. Over 300 people have died. UPSC aspirants should understand the causes and implications of this ongoing crisis.

The death toll in Bangladesh's recent clashes has risen to at least 300, with 94 fatalities reported on Sunday. The government imposed a new curfew and internet restrictions to control the protests. Prime Minister Hasina labelled the protesters as "terrorists" and urged the public to act against them. Demonstrators, initially opposing a job quota system, are now demanding Hasina's resignation.

Two people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between anti-government protesters and police in Bangladesh. The clashes occurred on the first day of a three-day protest organized by the main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The BNP is calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to allow for elections to be held under a neutral caretaker government. The clashes took place in the central district of Kishoreganj.

Rajib Haidar, 30, an architect and Shahbagh protest activist, was stabbed to death near his house at Pallabi in the capital on Friday night.

BJP criticized Congress and former Union minister Salman Khurshid for remarking that violent anti-government protests, akin to those in Bangladesh, could occur in India. BJP spokespersons accused Khurshid of attempting to incite unrest and questioned whether his statements undermined Indian democracy and armed forces. They urged Rahul Gandhi to clarify his stance on Khurshid's comments.

Six students were killed in violent protests against the quota system in Bangladesh, leading to nationwide school closures. Demonstrators continue to mobilize despite calls to return to class. International bodies have urged the government to protect peaceful protesters and guarantee their safety.

Protesters in Bangladesh have besieged the presidential palace, demanding President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation. The Anti-discrimination Student Movement led the rally, calling for his removal and a new constitution. The protests, starting in July over job quotas, intensified, leading to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and the establishment of an interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.

Activists of slain radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi's party staged a protest in Dhaka. They blocked a major intersection for hours. The demonstration disrupted traffic significantly. Protesters demanded justice for Hadi's killing. They vowed to continue their action until their demands are met. Hadi was a critic of India and a leader in a recent student movement.

In a tragic incident during the violent protests across Bangladesh on Sunday, Kajal Roy, a Hindu councillor from Rangpur, was among the 100 people who lost their lives. Reports suggest that Hindu houses and temples, including Iskcon and Kali temples, were targeted, forcing devotees to seek shelter. The clashes between Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and government supporters resulted in one of the deadliest days since the demonstrations began.

One police officer was killed and over 100 people were injured in Bangladesh during a protest demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The protest, organized by the main opposition party, called for elections to be held under a neutral caretaker government. The rally turned violent with clashes between protesters and police, resulting in the destruction of vehicles and government buildings. The opposition party has threatened more aggressive protests if Hasina does not step down.

Bangladeshi garment manufacturers have shut down 150 factories indefinitely as police have issued charges for 11,000 workers involved in violent protests demanding a higher minimum wage. The garment factories make up around 85% of Bangladesh's annual exports, supplying many global brands. The workers, who are mostly women, have been protesting for better pay and conditions. The government recently raised the sector's wage by 56.25%, but workers are demanding a higher minimum wage.

Indian High Commission in Dhaka has urged its nationals in Bangladesh to avoid unnecessary travel amid anti-quota protests and transport shutdowns. Student protesters have called for a nationwide shutdown of transportation and businesses starting from Thursday, aiming to pressure Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to abolish the government's job quota system.

Chittagong port is huge and the city is bustling. Dhaka looked like Bandra Kurla Complex, the are we lived in was Banani, a tony upscale part of the city. Traffic was chaotic, heat was oppressive but it felt nice when did Jamdani saree shopping and ate Hilsa, the queen of Padma river. My family left for Kolkata and I settled back in Chittagong, my teaching begun. Since it is an university for women my students were all girls and oh, boy they came from societies which are oppressive and some from warzone like Afghanistan or Sri Lanka.

Sheikh Hasina's daughter, Saima Wazed, expressed sorrow over the events in Bangladesh and not being able to see her mother. Sheikh Hasina resigned as Prime Minister amid growing protests. After her resignation, she was moved to a secure location in Delhi. President Shahabuddin dissolved parliament, and Muhammad Yunus was appointed to lead the interim government. The demonstrations, initially focused on the abolition of the quota system for government jobs, transformed into broader anti-government sentiments.

Clashes between supporters of Bangladesh's main opposition party, the BNP, and the ruling Awami League have resulted in three deaths. The clashes occurred during a nationwide general strike called by the BNP to protest police action at a rally. Several buses were damaged or set on fire, and there have been numerous arrests of BNP leaders and activists. The BNP has now called for a countrywide blockade in response to the violence. International observers, including the EU and the US, have condemned the violence and called for restraint.