The ongoing movement in Bangladesh has been covered by the international media. Various outlets, including Al Jazeera based in Qatar and TRT World from Turkey, have reported on today’s protests, highlighting how ordinary citizens have taken to the streets across the country.
On Saturday, August 3rd, a ‘mass protest’ was held under the banner of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.
The Times of India headlined, ‘Killer Government: Protests resume in Bangladesh demanding the Prime Minister’s resignation.’
The New York Times in its headline wrote, ‘Bangladesh trembles again with protests after a week of deadly crackdowns.’ The report mentioned that after a deadly crackdown on a movement initially started over quota reforms in jobs, the protesters have begun a new wave of protests in Bangladesh.
Qatar-based Al Jazeera headlined, ‘Student protests continue in Bangladesh, nationwide call for non-cooperation.’ The report stated that more than 200 people were killed in last month’s student protests over job quotas, and now protesters have taken to the streets demanding justice.
Saturday’s protest aimed to increase pressure on the government. During the protest, student leaders called for a nationwide non-cooperation movement.
ABC News headlined, ‘Protests and violence return to Bangladesh amid demands for government resignation.’
Arab News headlined, ‘Bangladeshi students call for nationwide non-cooperation movement.’ The report mentioned that protests were suppressed in various places, prompting student leaders to announce a nationwide non-cooperation movement on Saturday. Last month, the demand for quota reforms led to protests across the country, resulting in over 200 deaths.
