Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:39am on 17 Jul 2024,Wednesday International
Violent clashes erupted across Bangladesh as students protested the controversial quota system in government jobs. At least six people, including students, were killed and over 400 injured in clashes with pro-government activists and police. Students from public and private universities joined forces to demand reform of the system, which reserves over half of government positions. The unrest has intensified over two weeks, with widespread discontent among students. The government has yet to respond to the protesters' demands, fueling further unrest. The quota system has long been a contentious issue in Bangladesh, sparking repeated protests.
