Bangladesh is currently experiencing significant unrest following a series of protests against the government’s job quota system, which reserves a third of positions for relatives of veterans from the 1971 war of independence. The Supreme Court’s decision to scrap most of these quotas has not appeased the protesters, who demand the immediate implementation of this order. Over a week of demonstrations has resulted in more than 150 deaths and numerous injuries, marking one of the country’s most severe crises in recent history. The government, facing accusations of using excessive force against protesters, denies any wrongdoing and claims the protests are politically motivated.
More than 150 people have been killed in Bangladesh amid protests against the government job quota system.
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh scrapped most of the job quotas for veterans’ relatives, a decision that has yet to quell the unrest.
Protesters demand the immediate implementation of the Court’s order before ending their demonstrations.
The quota system reserved a third of government jobs for the families of the country’s 1971 war of independence veterans.
Accusations have been made against the police and paramilitary forces for cracking down on protests with excessive force.
The government denies using violence against unarmed students and claims the protests are politically motivated.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, facing one of her biggest challenges, promised action against those responsible for violence.
The protests have evolved beyond the quota issue, drawing in those disgruntled by inflation, corruption, lack of accountability, and alleged election rigging.
A communication blackout and internet shutdown have limited information flow from the protest areas.
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