Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:06pm on 17 Jul 2024,Wednesday International
In Bangladesh, students are protesting against a 30% job quota for the grandchildren of freedom fighters. Despite the Supreme Court pausing this quota, protests have spread across the country. Students demand a merit-based job system. The government had abolished the quota in 2018 but reinstated it this July after a court order. The protests have turned violent, with at least 6 deaths and over 100 injured as police and government supporters clashed with students. Schools and colleges have been shut down amid the unrest. Experts say the protests reflect broader frustrations with the economy and lack of job opportunities.
