The Bangladesh government has decided to call a day of nationwide mourning on Tuesday for those killed in the clashes and violence surrounding the quota reform protests. Black badges will be worn across the country as part of the nationwide mourning, he said at a briefing. However, no decision has been made on whether the national flag will be flown at half-mast.”Violence sparked around the quota reform movement’s protests on Jul 16. The following day, reports said that six people were killed in clashes in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Rangpur. Students from private universities, schools and colleges took to the streets in solidarity with the quota movement that day.

Source: bd News24 July 29, 2024 17:24 UTC