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Is Anyone Buying the Bangladesh Government’s Narrative on the Protest?
By Abu Jakir
It has blamed the opposition BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami for the recent protests, describing those who targeted the security forces as "terrorists" and not students.
History’s Key Role in Deadly Student Protests in Bangladesh
By Samata Biswas
In their struggles against authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s students have always relied on their history’s many artifacts.
Bangladesh Crawls Back to Normalcy After Violent Clashes That Killed Nearly 200 People
By Julhas Alam
The government has issued a circular, accepting a Supreme Court verdict reforming the quota system for government jobs.
India Watches Closely as ‘Friend’ Sheikh Hasina Battles Unrest
By Elizabeth Roche
The Bangladeshi PM has been sensitive to Indian security concerns. Little wonder then that Delhi has chosen to stand by her.
Is This the Beginning of the End of Sheikh Hasina’s Rule?
By Zia Hassan
Student protests against quotas in Bangladeshi government jobs have escalated into a nationwide anti-Hasina movement.
Bangladesh Imposes Strict Curfew With ‘Shoot-On-Sight’ Order Following Deadly Protests
By Julhas Alam and Sheikh Saaliq
Over 100 people have been killed in clashes between police and protesters, largely students demanding the end of Bangladesh's quota system for government jobs.
The Quota Reform Protest In Bangladesh Is Much More Than It Seems
By Md Mizanur Rahman
Bangladesh’s leaders are right that the protest has morphed into a broader challenge. What they fail to see is that their own actions are responsible for that development.
As Protests Erupt, a Rocky Start to Sheikh Hasina’s Fourth Consecutive Term
By Saqlain Rizve
A perfect storm of political and economic grievance has seen Bangladesh erupt in student-led protests.
Bangladesh’s Tough Tightrope Walk Between India and China
By Saqlain Rizve
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has completed bilateral visits to India and China. The one to Beijing disappointed Dhaka.
Violent Clashes Over Government Jobs Quota System Leave Scores Injured in Bangladesh
By Julhas Alam
The quota system sets aside 30 percent of government jobs for family members of those who fought in the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war.
Has Bangladesh Lost Its Footing in the China-India Balancing Act?
By Syful Islam
Was a tilt toward India to blame for Sheikh Hasina's lackluster visit to China? Or is Beijing simply reading the economic tea leaves?
Why Is the Bangladesh Government Unable to Quell Ongoing Students Protests?
By Mubashar Hasan and Arild Engelsen Ruud
Despite dominating the state, the Awami League government is unable to establish control over society even after 15 years in power.
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