Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:28am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International
In Bangladesh, anti-government protests have resulted in at least 300 deaths, according to police reports. The unrest, which started over a month ago with student groups demanding the abolition of a controversial quota system in government jobs, has intensified. The protests have evolved into a larger campaign calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, following her controversial fourth consecutive term win in January. In response to the violence, the government has imposed a nationwide curfew and shut down the internet. Despite these measures, protesters are planning a march to Dhaka, defying the curfew and escalating tensions.
