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Quota Reform Movement in Bangladesh: A Deep Dive into Its Origin and Impact
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
In recent weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed the outbreak of massive protests and demonstrations, unlike those witnessed in recent years, on the contentious issue of the country's quota system in government jobs. The quota syste....

August 02, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , economy , Bangladesh , Political Violence , Inflation , Awami League , BNP , Quota Reform Movement , freedom Fighters Quota , Razakar , Nine Point Demand.
Neighborhood News Digest- 30 July 2024

Afghanistan
Kabir Visits Iran for President's Inauguration Ceremony-Tolo News
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Political Deputy of the Prime Minister, along with his accompanying delegation, went to Iran on Monday to participate in th....

July 30, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Bangladesh , ECP , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives Tourism , Quota Protest , Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) , Indonesia.
Neighborhood News Digest- 29 July 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Calls US Congress Hearing on Afghan Women a 'Show'-Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate described the US Congress hearing on the situation of Afghan women as a show. Suhail Shaheen, head of the Islamic Emi....

July 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Turkmenistan , IMF , International Community , Interpol , Hydropower , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Quota Protest , Maldives-China FTA , Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Neighborhood News Digest- 26 July 2024

Afghanistan
Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Prepares for Start of TAPI Project-Tolo News
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said that all preparations have been made for the commencement of the TAPI project. The spokesman fo....

July 26, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , PTI , India-Bangladesh , Hydropower , RMG , Afghan refugees , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Quota Protest , IGP , Parliamentary Party , KP , India-Maldives Relations.
Neighborhood News Digest- 25 July 2024

Afghanistan
Iran begins major border sealing project to secure Northeast frontier with Afghanistan-The Khaama Press
Ahmad Akbari, commander of the 444th Engineering Group of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, has announced th....

July 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Bangladesh-US , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , PTI. , Quota Protest , IGP , Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) , 20th CPC Central Committee , Sri Lanka-Japan , Australia-Maldives Relations
Neighborhood News Digest- 24 July 2024

Afghanistan
Otunbayeva: Women Remain Integral Part of UN Operations-Tolo News
The UN Secretary General’s special representative and head of UNAMA Roza Otunbayeva said that women have remained an integral part of whatever the....

July 24, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Turkmenistan , India-Myanmar , China-Nepal , Maldives-China Relations , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , Bangladesh Quota Movement , IGP , Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) , 20th CPC Central Committee , China-Myanmar.
Neighborhood News Digest - 23 July 2024

Afghanistan
Foreign Investors Show Strong Interest in Afghanistan's Mining Sector-Tolo News
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum reported the interest of Turkish and Kyrgyz investors in the mining sector of Afghanistan. The spo....

July 23, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , trade , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , PTI , TTP , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , Maldives-Sri Lanka , Maldives-China Relations , Fisherman issue , Quota Protest , Bangladesh Violence , 22 Amendment to Constitution , Spin-Boldak
Neighborhood News Digest - 22 July 2024

Afghanistan
Public Health Minister's Switzerland Trip to Boost Health Collaboration- Tolo News
The Ministry of Public Health reported that Noor Jalal Jalali, the acting Minister of Public Health, has travelled to Switzerland a....

July 22, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , IMF , minorities , India-Bangladesh , NUG , Nepal-China , South Africa , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives-China Relations , Gujarat , Quota Protest , Scams , Rubble , German Ambassador , Frankfurt
Neighborhood News Digest- 19 July 2024

Afghanistan
Shaheen Reacts to Pakistan's Summoning of Deputy Ambassador in Islamabad-Tolo News
Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Islamic Emirate’s political office in Doha, reacted to the statement from Pakistan's Ministry of ....

July 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Doha , BRI , India-Bangladesh , PML (N) , Nepal-China , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Thimphu , Economic Transformation Bill , Quota Protest , Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) , Fitch , Reserved Seats , Asian Development Bank Maldives Custom Service , Power Trade , USAID.
Neighborhood News Digest- 18 July 2024

Afghanistan
Nadim: Afghanistan's Affairs Guided by Islamic and Cultural Principles- Tolo News
The Acting Minister of Higher Education, during a meeting with the Uzbek Ambassador in Kabul, stated that Afghanistan, as an indepen....

July 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Indian Navy , EU , Drones , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Electricity trade , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , Hydroelectricity , United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) , Quota Movement , Nepal-Kiribati , Ministry of Education , Royal Civil Service Commission , New Gwadar Airport , China.
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