Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:11am on 21 Jul 2024,Sunday International
Bangladesh faces escalating violence as student-led protests against government job quotas have resulted in 105 deaths. The government imposed a national curfew and deployed the military. The US raised its travel advisory to level four, advising against travel due to civil unrest in Dhaka and authorized the voluntary departure of non-emergency personnel. Canada urged for a peaceful resolution, expressing concern over the violence. Nearly 1,000 Indian students returned home, with ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of remaining students. Protests demand an end to job quotas favoring veterans' relatives.
