Unprecedented violence engulfs Bangladesh as student protests escalate into clashes with authorities over civil service quotas. The death toll rises, with over 110 fatalities and thousands injured. Amnesty International criticizes the government’s crackdown on dissent, while the UN condemns the attacks as intolerable.
Chaos and Fear
Dhaka faces a military presence and curfew as the government deploys forces to maintain order. Demonstrators continue to defy bans, leading to further violence and destruction across the city. Students demand merit-based recruitment in public jobs, challenging the existing quota system.
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