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Violent Student Protests in Bangladesh Result in Over 105 Deaths

CosmicTaco · 2024-07-20T08:45:30.565287+05:30

- This week’s student protests in Bangladesh against government job quotas have turned deadly, with at least 105 people killed. - Dhaka Medical College Hospital reported 52 deaths in the capital on Friday, amid widespread telecommunications disruptions and TV news blackouts. - Protesters stormed a jail in Narsingdi, freeing inmates and setting the facility on fire, while police struggled to control rallies in Dhaka despite a ban on public gatherings. - Dhaka police reported that protesters torched and vandalized numerous police and government offices, including the state broadcaster’s headquarters. - The protests, driven by opposition to a quota system favoring certain groups, have led to calls for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and accusations of government misuse of power. Source: The Hindu

This week’s student protests in Bangladesh against government job quotas have turned deadly, with at least 105 people killed.
Dhaka Medical College Hospital reported 52 deaths in the capital on Friday, amid widespread telecommunications disruptions and TV news blackouts.
Protesters stormed a jail in Narsingdi, freeing inmates and setting the facility on fire, while police struggled to control rallies in Dhaka despite a ban on public gatherings.
Dhaka police reported that protesters torched and vandalized numerous police and government offices, including the state broadcaster’s headquarters.
The protests, driven by opposition to a quota system favoring certain groups, have led to calls for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and accusations of government misuse of power.

Source: The Hindu