Lifting curfew depends on Friday

Government officials, including ministers and law enforcement leaders, convened to discuss the situation in Bangladesh, particularly focusing on potential unrest expected in Dhaka on Friday following previous violent clashes. The government plans to deploy additional law enforcement in Dhaka to prevent further incidents. The Awami League is vigilant about possible violence, scheduling a rally at their Dhaka central office. Reports from deputy commissioners highlighted concerns in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur, Narsingdi, and specific areas under city corporations. The government is considering reopening primary schools nationwide based on Friday's developments, while decisions about secondary schools will follow later. Educational institutions were closed earlier due to widespread violence, with Higher Secondary Certificate exams postponed. The government awaits a judicial commission's report on fatalities related to quota-reform protests before taking action against those responsible. Curfews may be lifted in most areas but maintained dusk-to-dawn in specified districts, with heightened surveillance in Dhaka's sensitive zones where past clashes occurred. Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury prioritized completing HSC examinations, noting the impracticality of reopening universities presently. The government's primary focus remains on restoring calm and addressing security challenges nationwide.