This week, Bangladeshi students staged protests that led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. Throughout modern history, students have frequently played a pivotal role in regime changes or significant policy shifts. This trend is evident in numerous landmark protests across the globe, illustrating the power and influence of student movements. In the United … Read more
Army clears an entrance of the Ganabhaban, the Bangladeshi Prime Minister’s residence, a day after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 06, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangaldesh’s President dissolved Parliament on August 6, clearing the way for new elections to replace the longtime Prime Minister who resigned and … Read more
VPNs help people bypass firewalls by masking their IP addresses [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS A report from the vpnMentor research team has found that demand for VPNs in Bangladesh shot up by 5016% in the past week amidst a five-day internet shutdown that was imposed after violent protests over the employment quota. The study showed … Read more
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina | Photo Credit: Reuters Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government on July 19 announced a nationwide curfew across Bangladesh and ordered the deployment of military forces to maintain order following days of deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs. The announcement was made by Obaidul Quader, the general secretary of … Read more