In April 2018, Dhaka University witnessed the first wave of protests for quota reform. The movement took a dramatic turn on April 8 when police stormed the campus, firing tear gas, and causing chaos.

while nearby buildings also have vigilant night guards. Niyamul Karim, a motor parts dealer in Old Dhaka’s Nawabpur, said: "Our shop is almost closed, but we have to stay alert at night.