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Bangladesh not the first student uprising to help bring about radical change

VOA News | Sunday, August 11, 2024 
Bangladesh not the first student uprising to help bring about radical change

In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced the prime minister to flee the country and resign. The demonstrations began peacefully last month and were primarily led by students frustrated with the system that they said favored those with connections to the ruling party. But it turned violent on July 15 as student protesters clashed with security officials and pro-government activists. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled this week after the unrest during which nearly 300 people died, including both students and police officers. Students or other young people have frequently played pivotal roles in popular uprisings that have brought down governments or forced them to change policies. Here are some other major cases:- Gota Go Gama protests in Sri Lanka – Like in Bangladesh, widespread protests in Sri Lanka in 2022 were able to bring down a government, and youth played a key role. Scattered demonstrations turned into months-long protests starting in March 2022 as an economic crisis worsened in the Indian Ocean island nation, leading to a shortage of fuel, cooking gas and other essentials as well as an extended power outage. In April, protesters primarily led by university students and other young people occupied an esplanade adjoining President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office in the capital Colombo, demanding he and his government resign. More people joined daily, setting up a tent camp dubbed “Gota Go Gama,” or “Gota Go Village,” a play on…Read More

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    New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): In the mist-clad hills and deep valleys of India's Northeast, a revolution is unfolding on steel tracks. What was once considered a distant terrain is now being threaded together with ambitious railway projects signalling not just connectivity, but a new era of commerce, mobility, and integration for India's northeastern […]
  • Asia Cup: Sri Lanka win toss opt to field against Bangladesh, Hasaranga returns September 13, 2025
    Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 13 (ANI): Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh in the Group B clash at the Asia Cup on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. Sri Lanka will open its campaign against Bangladesh, which notched a convincing victory in the tournament over Hong Kong earlier this […]
  • Green technology empowers global trade in services September 13, 2025
    BEIJING, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Global trade in services is accelerating its shift toward greener and smarter development, with green technologies and environmental solutions emerging as new growth drivers and creating broader opportunities for international cooperation.At the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, new-type energy storage technology, interactive waste-sorting b
  • Economic Watch: Green technology empowers global trade in services September 13, 2025
    BEIJING, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Global trade in services is accelerating its shift toward greener and smarter development, with green technologies and environmental solutions emerging as new growth drivers and creating broader opportunities for international cooperation. At the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, new-type energy storage technology, interactive waste-sorting
  • "Mentally, the fact that we are defending champions is a really good thing": Sri Lanka captain ahead of Bangladesh game September 13, 2025
    Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 13 (ANI): As defending champions, Sri Lanka is entering this year's Asia Cup with confidence, according to Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka. Though the last tournament was won by India in 2023, that edition was played in the ODI format, ahead of the 50-over World Cup, as per ESPNcricinfo. The Asia […]
  • Couple launching Highland food truck inspired by French food September 13, 2025
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  • Jamaat's victory in varsity polls dress rehearsal for national election, says Bangladesh's veteran communist leader Mujahidul Islam Selim September 13, 2025
    Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 13 (ANI): Mujahidul Islam Selim, a veteran communist leader in Bangladesh, has termed the victory of Jamaat-e-Islami's student wing, Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir, in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming national elections. 'This is a dress rehearsal for the coming national elections. For […]
  • Phil Salt smashes unbeaten 141 as England post 304/2, thrash South Africa by 146 runs in 2nd T20I September 13, 2025
    Manchester [UK], September 13 (ANI): England stormed back in style to level the three-match T20I series against South Africa, posting a mammoth 304/2 in 20 overs before skittling the visitors for just 158 in 16.1 overs. The hosts won by a record 146 runs, their biggest victory margin in T20Is, and set up a decider […]
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    Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India] September 12 (ANI): The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World completes its Visakhapatnam visit, celebrating the spirit of women's cricket and building anticipation for the upcoming global event, as per a release from DP World. The tour began on September 7 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, one […]
  • Int'l textile trade fair held in Bangladesh September 12, 2025
    DHAKA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh's largest international textile trade fair was being held, with Chinese enterprises participating and showing a growing role in the textile supply chain. More than 1,500 companies from about 30 countries were presenting a wide range of fabrics and sustainable solutions including biodegradable dyes and eco-friendly chemicals. One of notable […]
  • India names 23-member squad for SAFF U17 Championship, Sri Lanka 2025 September 12, 2025
    New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): The Indian U17 men's team head coach Bibiano Fernandes on Friday named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U17 Championship in Sri Lanka starting from September 15.The Blue Colts, who have been training in Goa for almost two months, since the trials began in July, will arrive in Colombo […]
  • Asia Cup: From Riz-Bar's absence to emergence of power-hitters; pros, cons for Pakistan September 12, 2025
    Dubai [UAE], September 12 (ANI): With a promising bunch of hitters, all-rounders and a fiery pace attack, the Pakistani team looks an extremely competitive unit as the team kicks off its Asia Cup campaign today.Pakistan's Asia Cup campaign kicks off against Oman in Dubai from September 12 onwards, followed by a clash against arch-rivals India […]
  • From Mumbai to Colombo: Venues to host ICC Women's World Cup 2025 September 12, 2025
    New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, set to begin on September 30, will be the 13th edition of the tournament, with India hosting the event for the fourth time.Spanning five weeks, the tournament will feature 31 matches across five venues in India and Sri Lanka, culminating on November […]
  • OPEC Fund contributes $25 million to bolster food security in Bangladesh September 12, 2025
    VIENNA, 12th September, 2025 (WAM) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) is contributing US$25 million to a US$100 million syndicated Murabaha financing facility aimed at strengthening food security and agricultural resilience in Bangladesh.The facility, arranged by the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), also includes participation from the Saudi EXIM Bank, and […]
  • Delhi Police seizes 42 cartons of illicit liquor, 3 camels recovered; 5 held in cross-border operation September 12, 2025
    New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): The Delhi Police has arrested five individuals for illegally transporting the illicit liquour to Delhi from Faridabad, said officials on Friday. They have also seized 42 cartons containing 1,990 quarters of illicit liquor, 24 bottles of beer, and three camels used in the illegal transportation. The operation was conducted […]
  • Delhi Police detain four illegal Bangladeshi migrants in Kapashera area September 12, 2025
    New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): The Delhi team of Operations Cell on Thursday detained four illegal Bangladeshi migrants, including three women, from the Kapashera area.The detained migrants have been identified as Farjana Akter, a resident of Dhaka; Nazma Begum, a resident of Jessore; Resma Aktar, a resident of Palpara; and Orko Khan, a resident […]
  • "Happy with batters": Hong Kong skipper Yasmin Murtaza following loss against Bangladesh September 11, 2025
    Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 12 (ANI): Following the loss against Bangladesh in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, Hong Kong skipper Yasmin Murtaza lauded the batter's performance in the third match of the competition. Batting first, the Hong Kong cricket team scored 143 runs with the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs. […]
  • "Could have wrapped it up one or two overs earlier, but in the end, result is important": Bangladesh's Tawhid Hridoy on their team's triumph September 11, 2025
    Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 12 (ANI): Tawhid Hridoy played a steady hand to guide Bangladesh home in their first Asia Cup victory of the season, remaining unbeaten on 35 off 36 balls as his side chased down 144 in 17.4 overs against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi.While skipper Litton Das set the tone with a […]

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