Bangladeshi cricketer donates his prize money to slain rickshaw driver’s family
All-round cricketer Mehidy Hasan Miraz donated the prize money for the Pakistan Test series to the family of a rickshaw puller who was killed in the recent protests in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party
The Bangladeshi government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid, announced a nationwide ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir, and other associated bodies, branding them as “militant and terrorist” organizations. Moreover, this decision follows weeks of violent protests, resulting in over 200 deaths and thousands of injuries.
Bangladesh Supreme Court reduces job quotas after deadly protests
On Sunday, the Bangladesh Supreme Court significantly reduced the quota system for government jobs following deadly nationwide clashes between law enforcement and student protesters, which have claimed over 100 lives, according to AFP. The court decreed that 93% of government positions will now be filled based on merit. Attorney-General A
Safety advisory issued for Pakistani students amid Dhaka protests
DHAKA: Pakistani students in Dhaka have been urged to take all possible precautions and distance themselves from the violent protests currently engulfing the city. The unrest stems from a contentious job quota system, which has sparked significant outrage among the student population. The protests turned deadly this week, resulting in
