Bangladesh Faces Deadly Protests Over Job Quota System; 39 Dead

Jul 18, 2024, 02:12 PM

Bangladesh is experiencing widespread unrest as violent protests against the government's job quota system escalate. The protests, led by university students, have resulted in at least 39 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The government has deployed paramilitary forces and used tear gas and rubber bullets to control the crowds. Mobile internet services have been suspended nationwide to curb the spread of information. The protests intensified following controversial 'Razakar' comments by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and have led to the burning of the state TV headquarters. International bodies, including the UN and the US, have urged the Bangladeshi authorities to respect the right to peaceful protest and investigate the use of force.