Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:24am on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International
Violent clashes erupted in Bangladesh today, resulting in 21 deaths amid protests against a controversial government job quota. The protests, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, followed earlier unrest that claimed over 200 lives. Indian nationals in Bangladesh are advised to stay in touch with the Assistant High Commission and remain vigilant. The Bangladesh Home Ministry has imposed a nationwide curfew from 6 pm, while Prime Minister Hasina condemned the violence, labeling protesters as terrorists. The unrest has seen significant property damage and continued calls for justice and government reform.
