Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:39am on 17 Jul 2024,Wednesday International
Protests against Bangladesh's government job quota system have turned deadly, with six people killed and over 100 injured. Students are demanding reforms to the system, which prioritizes marginalized groups. Violence erupted in major cities, forcing schools and colleges to close. Three students are among the dead, with reports of police clashes and widespread destruction. The government has responded with force, deploying paramilitary troops and shutting down educational institutions. The protests began peacefully but escalated on the eighth day, prompting a crackdown. The quota system has long been a contentious issue in Bangladesh.
