Violent Student Protests in Bangladesh Result in Over 105 Deaths

• 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