Tag: quota protest
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Investigation Urged After Over 170 Killed in Bangladesh’s Student Protests Crackdown
The crackdown on student protests in Bangladesh has led to a significant number of casualties and a call for international scrutiny. Sparked by discontent over government job quotas, the protests saw the deployment of the army and the imposition of a curfew, leading to a violent suppression of dissent. Reports indicate over 170 people were…
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Bangladeshi Students Set 48-Hour Deadline for Government to Address Civil Service Hiring Controversies and Protester Demands
Bangladeshi student protesters have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government, demanding a restoration of internet services, the lifting of curfews, and the release of detained protesters following the death of over 100 people in clashes. These protests were sparked by a controversial decision by the government to reintroduce a quota system reserving 30% of…