Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:55pm on 03 Aug 2024,Saturday International
Tensions in Bangladesh escalated as student leaders rejected Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's invitation for dialogue, continuing their protests against a controversial quota system in government jobs. The capital, Dhaka, saw major streets blocked by demonstrators, causing traffic snarls. Over 200 people have died in recent clashes. On Friday, Hasina urged protesters to meet her at Ganabhaban for talks, but the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement refused, calling for nationwide protests and civil disobedience. Two police officials were suspended after shooting a student, further fueling the unrest.
