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Death Toll from Protests in Bangladesh Rises to 33

DHAKA: At least 33 more victims were killed on Thursday in Bangladesh when police opened fire on students protesting public sector job quota reforms in Dhaka and several other locations across the country. According to Anadolu Agency, 17…

Bangladeshi Students Reject Peace Offer, Continue Protests

DHAKA: Bangladeshi students have vowed to continue nationwide protests against the public service recruitment regulations, rejecting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's peace offer. Hasina had promised to deliver justice for the seven…

Anwar Chairs the 143rd Meeting of Chief Ministers and Ministers

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today chaired the 143rd Meeting of Chief Ministers and Ministers in Putrajaya. According to Bernama, Anwar said in a Facebook post that the meeting was held to discuss several issues…

Bangladeshi Students Protest Job Quota, Over 100 Injured

DHAKA: Over 100 students were injured in clashes between protesters demanding the abolition of job quotas and supporters of the ruling party, according to police and witnesses. Reuters reports that the protests mark the first major…