Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:35pm on 21 Jul 2024,Sunday International
Protests in Bangladesh persist even after the Supreme Court reduced the job quota system. The ruling cut reserved government jobs from 56% to 7%. Students demand further changes, with 93% of positions based on merit. Deadly clashes between police and protesters have resulted in a strict curfew and military involvement. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reviewed the security situation but cancelled her diplomatic tour. The unrest is linked to frustration over limited job opportunities and alleged misuse of quotas by the government. The U.S. advised against travel to Bangladesh amid the violence.
