Nationwide Curfew Imposed, Decision to Deploy Army in Bangladesh

Following nationwide violence due to the ongoing movement over quota reforms, the government has decided to impose a curfew across the country and deploy the army. Which is an emergency situation because the  student movement getting as national movement .

The decision was made at a meeting of the 14-party alliance at Ganabhaban( residence of Prime minister )  on Friday night, confirmed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Press Secretary, Naimul Islam Khan.

He told  that after the meeting of the 14-party alliance, the Law Minister and the Home Minister were instructed to take necessary measures to implement the decision. He also mentioned that related orders would be issued shortly.

He further stated that the army would assist the civil administration in areas across the country where there is a risk of conflict and violence.

Regarding the Curfew, Obaidul Quader ( The secretary of Ruling Party Awami League )

In a press briefing in front of Ganabhaban ( Prime Minister Residence)  following the meeting with the top leaders of the 14-party alliance and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said, "The government has decided to impose a curfew due to the situation arising across the country."

He mentioned that despite accepting the legitimate demands of the protesters, violence is still being carried out. The government remains vigilant to prevent anyone from exploiting the quota movement for political gains.

Announcement to Continue the Program by Quota Reform Protesters

Nahid Hossain, one of the co-ordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, commented that the government is deploying the army to suppress the public further.

He urged the people of the country to stand with the students instead of supporting the government. Also  the international communities start supporting  our movement , we are more confident .

When asked by BBC Bangla how they would continue their program under curfew, Mr. Hossain said that they had announced their program before the curfew was imposed, so they believe that the public will participate spontaneously.