Tag: student protests


  • Bangladesh Violence Warning If Party Ban Persists: Sajeeb Wazed’s Message Ahead of Court Verdict

    Bangladesh Violence Warning If Party Ban Persists: Sajeeb Wazed’s Message Ahead of Court Verdict

    Background: A High-Stakes Rivalry and a Begum’s Era in Bangladesh In Bangladesh, political tensions have surged as a court ruling looms over a government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The opposition and rights groups allege repression, while Hasina’s administration maintains it has safeguarded stability after years of political volatility. The latest flare involves Sajeeb…

  • Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests and political heat

    Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests and political heat

    The Centre has paused its controversial plan to overhaul Panjab University’s governance, four days after issuing sweeping notifications that set off student demonstrations and political upheaval across Punjab and Chandigarh. The sudden shift signals a tactical retreat while officials assess the backlash and potential legal or constitutional challenges to the proposed changes. H2: What triggered…

  • Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests and political storm

    Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests and political storm

    Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests The Centre has temporarily halted its controversial plan to overhaul the governance framework of Panjab University (PU), four days after startling notifications that set off a wave of student protests and a political furore across Punjab and Chandigarh. The decision, described by officials as a pause rather…

  • Centre Pauses Panjab University Governance Overhaul: What Next

    Centre Pauses Panjab University Governance Overhaul: What Next

    Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests and political backlash The Centre has temporarily halted its controversial overhaul of Panjab University’s governance, a move announced just four days after the government unveiled sweeping changes that sparked widespread student protests and a political storm across Punjab and Chandigarh. The pause signals a tactical shift in…

  • UK students urged to mind terror laws before 7 October pro-Palestine protests

    UK students urged to mind terror laws before 7 October pro-Palestine protests

    Background: Why 7 October Protests Are Newsworthy The anniversary of the Hamas attacks on 7 October has become a focal point for demonstrations on university campuses across the UK. Universities have noted that this date is a potential flashpoint, given the heightened emotions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and recent security incidents. University leaders are advising…