Bangladesh is witnessing a nationwide shutdown following violent clashes between student protesters and security forces, resulting in at least six deaths and hundreds injured.
The protests, which began late last month, are against a government job quota system that reserves 30% of positions for relatives of veterans of the 1971 war of independence. The situation escalated on Monday at Dhaka University, leading to a violent confrontation with police using tear gas and rubber bullets. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has promised a judicial inquiry into the incidents.
Authorities have urged all universities to close in response to the escalating violence and the announced shutdown.
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Bangladesh quota protesters announce nationwide shutdown on Thursday
Student protesters in Bangladesh have announced a nationwide shutdown in response to security forces' actions that resulted in multiple casualties. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has promised a judicial inquiry into the violence.
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Bangladesh PM Hasina promises justice after deaths of anti-quota protesters, nationwide shutdown announced
Image Source : REUTERS Violent clashes took place between anti-quota ... nationwide shutdown on Thursday. Authorities in Bangladesh urged all universities to close on Wednesday as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets amid violent clashes with ...
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Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes
Student protesters demanding an end to quotas for government jobs in Bangladesh called on Thursday for a complete shutdown nationwide, after deadly clashes this week killed six and injured hundreds.
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