30 July 2024

Protesters take to streets again

By Redoy K

Quota reform protesters demonstrated across Bangladesh, facing police dispersal and detentions. At least 80 were detained, including 10 in Chattogram where clashes occurred. In Dhaka, 70 were detained from various locations. Protests also took place in Rajshahi, Barishal, Noakhali, and other cities. Some protesters rejected the government’s call for nationwide mourning, instead urging students to cover their faces with red cloth. The ongoing curfew in several areas will be relaxed for 11 hours today. The daily star