To take a country of nearly 170 million people off the Internet is a drastic step, one we haven't seen since the likes of the Egyptian revolution of 2011,
The rising death toll is a shocking indictment of the absolute intolerance shown by the Bangladeshi authorities to protest and dissent,
There are a lot of ordinary people who are supporting the students. There’s a great degree of frustration in the country right now and many people don’t accept this government and feel like the prime minister came to power by force,
The public is anxious as people didn’t expect the army to be deployed. But some people are also relieved because there is a great deal of respect for the army in Bangladesh,
The freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are essential building blocks of any thriving democracy, and we condemn any violence against peaceful protesters,
Bangladeshi authorities must fully respect people's right to freedom of peaceful assembly in line with its commitments under international law and its own Constitution and protect peaceful protesters from further harm,
Mobile internet has been temporarily suspended due to various rumors and the unstable situation created... on social media,
The Prime Minister is asking for an end to the violence with one hand whilst, with the other hand, attacking students using pro-ruling party groups and the police,
The government has killed so many people in a day that we cannot join any discussions in the current circumstances,
Why do they have so much resentment toward the freedom fighters?”
Amnesty International strongly condemns the killing of student Abu Sayed and the attacks against quota reform protesters across the country,
Bangladeshi authorities used unlawful force against student protesters and failed to ensure their protection,
The protests reflect deep political and economic tensions in Bangladesh. For several years Bangladesh’s economy has been struggling and youth unemployment is a serious problem,
Everything remains very volatile, intense, and it’s very critical right now,
The law minister announced that the prime minister has instructed him to come to a compromise and sit down with the quota protesters,