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Foreign Ministry ensures Sri Lankan student safety amid Bangladesh protests

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10 months ago

July 20, 2024

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is paying special attention to the safety of Sri Lankan students in Bangladeshi universities, in the face of the violent wave of student protests.

The MFA said that as of now, over 50 students are pursuing higher education in three universities in Bangladesh.

The Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Bangladesh has already contacted the students and their parents, providing them with safety instructions.

Additionally, the three universities have been requested to pay special attention to the students’ safety and welfare.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that no Sri Lankan students in Bangladesh are reported to have been affected by the ongoing wave of violent protests.

However, the MFA said that if a request is made, arrangements are in place to repatriate the students as well.

At least 105 people have been killed in Bangladesh as police cracked down on unrelenting student-led protests against government job quotas.

The Bangladesh government has imposed a curfew across the country and deploy the army, citing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Press Secretary, amid widening student-led protests against government job quotas.

The prime minister’s office announced the curfew after an attack on the Narsingdi prison saw hundreds of inmates released.

The nationwide unrest – the biggest since Sheikh Hasina was re-elected this year – has also been fuelled by high unemployment among young people, who make up nearly a fifth of a population of 170 million.

The protests initially broke out over student anger against quotas that set aside 30% of government jobs for the families of those who fought for independence from Pakistan.

The internet and overseas telephone calls have crippled.

Bus and train services have reportedly also been halted.

Schools and universities across Bangladesh have also been shut until further notice.

Reports suggest that attempts to end the protests with talks have so far failed.

(newsfirst.lk)
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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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3 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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3 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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3 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

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Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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