Journalism of Courage
In a significant development, the Bangladesh government has agreed to comply with a Supreme Court order requiring 93% of state jobs to be filled through competitive exams, a key demand of students who have been protesting for a week, resulting in loss of lives. (REUTERS)
A day after the Supreme Court's landmark decision to scrap certain quotas for government jobs, sparking deadly protests earlier this month, Bangladesh observed a fragile calm on Monday under a curfew. However, widespread disruptions to telecommunications services continued to affect the country. (AP)
A total of 123 Malaysian nationals were evacuated from Bangladesh and received by officials at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, following a period of violent unrest that has resulted in significant loss of life. The successful evacuation ensures the safe return of the Malaysian citizens affected by the crisis. (AP)
Malaysian nationals, who were evacuated from the violent unrest in Bangladesh, were met with tearful hugs and warm embraces from their relieved family members as they touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 in Sepang, Malaysia, bringing an end to their harrowing ordeal. (REUTERS)
The situation in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate, with at least 174 people killed and over 2,500 arrested in connection with the ongoing protests against employment quotas. The violence has resulted in significant loss of life, including several police officers, and shows no signs of abating. (REUTERS)
According to state media reports on Monday, a United Arab Emirates court has sentenced over 50 Bangladeshi citizens to prison terms, with three individuals receiving life imprisonment, in relation to their involvement in protests against the Bangladeshi government. (REUTERS)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday justified the enforcement of a curfew with a shoot-on-sight order, explaining that the tough measures were essential to protect the lives and properties of the people, following violent confrontations between law enforcement and demonstrators. (AP)
The army chief of Bangladesh announced on Monday that law and order have been successfully brought under control in the country, following the deployment of military forces to address the recent wave of deadly violence that had gripped the nation for days. (X/ indiannavy)
"In the aftermath of violent protests against government job quotas, a man cautiously makes his way across a footbridge in Dhaka, Bangladesh, bearing scars from being torched by an unruly mob, a poignant reminder of the chaos that gripped the city. (REUTERS)
