In Bangladesh, protests are no longer about the quota system
The violence has led even common people to demand the prime minister’s exit.
Asian news from Bangladesh
Malaysia evacuates 123 citizens from violence-hit Bangladesh
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia evacuated 123 of its citizens from Bangladesh on Tuesday in response to violent unrest that has killed dozens of people.
Bangladesh curfews, internet blackout batter economy amid quota protests
The South Asian country is estimated to have lost $1.2bn in revenue over the past five days with its vital garment exports sector hit badly.
Port wars: India’s Bangladesh deal seen as bid to curb China’s maritime ambition
The deal is seen as part of New Delhi’s efforts to catch up with Beijing in a global maritime race to gain quasi-control of foreign ports.
The Take: Why are Bangladesh students protesting?
Bangladesh student protests against quotas for government jobs have escalated into the country’s worst unrest in years
Bangladesh protesters issue demands amid shaky calm
Demonstrators insist they won’t be placated by change in the government job quota system; want curfew lifted, detainees released.
Bangladesh student leaders order 48-hour halt to protests over death toll: ‘so much blood’
The Bangladeshi student group leading demonstrations that have spiralled into deadly violence suspended protests on Monday for 48 hours, with its leader saying they had not wanted reform “at the expense of so much blood”.