Bangladesh imposes 'shoot-on-sight' order as death toll rises to 133 amid protests

Bangladesh's Quota Protests: Government's 'Shoot-on-Sight' Order Escalates Tensions

In a dramatic escalation of civil unrest, the government of Bangladesh has imposed a 'shoot-on-sight' order and a nationwide curfew in response to student-led protests against the quota system in government jobs. The protests, which have been ongoing for weeks, have resulted in the tragic loss of 133 lives, marking a grim milestone in the country's struggle for social justice. Jul 21, 2024
Seven killed in landslide in Karnataka

Seven killed in landslide in Karnataka

At least seven people, including five members of a family, were killed in a landslide on a highway near Shirur town in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday. Jul 16, 2024