Excited for the IDEAs-UFRJ Workshop in Rio next week! Below is a feature on my research profile. On another note, seeing the flag of #Bangladesh in it is weighing on my heart a little too much right now..#bangladeshprotests

Here is how you can get super-rich in Bangladesh. Take a very large 'loan' from a bank. That's it. Now you're super-rich.

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has scaled back a controversial government job quota system, which triggered deadly nationwide unrest over the past week. But the protest has a larger participation now and they have fresh demands.

A nationwide curfew that was supposed to end Sunday in Bangladesh has been extended 'indefinitely'. Telecommunications have also been suspended - effectively isolating the country. Those measures are in place to deter protests against the government's jobs quota system - which

For a deep dive into the Bangladesh context - 'The End is Nigh' an article by @shahidul #Bangladesh #BangladeshBleeding

Students are not opposed to affirmative action for minorities, women or people with disabilities - but the freedom fighters' quota is essentially cronyism - yet another gift to regime supporters. 🇧🇩

Today's ICJ ruling is truly historic. For many years, legal scholars and NGOs have accused Israel of the crime of apartheid. People were attacked for saying this and even cancelled. Today the accusation comes from the international court itself: Israel is an apartheid regime.

We appeal to the international communities including @UN,@StateDept,@EU_Commission to stand by Bangladeshis before its too late.

https://t.co/m0FNv4eRyx

The BTRC (Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission) and NTMC (National Telecommunication Monitoring Center) of the authoritarian Bangladesh government are making every effort to cut off Bangladesh's communication with the outside world and to intensify the suppression

For those joining now, the following is a brief context as to why Bangladesh’s students took to the streets. A thread 🧵 https://t.co/2rwySpbbci

Student protesters demanding an end to quotas for gov't jobs in Bangladesh have called for a complete nationwide shutdown — in pictures https://t.co/QV2JU2V3UO

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While covering today's ground report in Dhaka, Bangladesh, @Bangla_Outlook journalist @muktadirnewage was injured by police gunfire. He is currently receiving medical treatment. I have spoken with him, his condition is stable, wish him a speedy recovery. FYKI @CPJAsia @RSF_en

We have a responsibility to amplify the voices of those who have been at the forefront of the struggle and to demand accountability from those in power.

In the face of mounting atrocities , it is our moral imperative to stand in solidarity, support them on their right to assemble and voice their grievances, their right to advocate for the reforms they believe necessary to create a more equitable system.

The peaceful student protesters have faced a disproportionate response from authorities, with unprecedented crackdowns by law enforcement and the youth wing of the ruling party. Alarming reports have emerged of the use of excessive force, leading to 6 deaths, hundreds injured.

The Quota Reform Movement seeks to either reduce the 30% share reserved for descendants of freedom fighters, or have vacant positions made available to general candidates when not claimed by quota-holders.