Bangladesh protests escalate: Government imposes curfew, death toll passes 100
Police and security forces in Dhaka are using bullets and tear gas to scatter protesters.
July 20, 2024 00:47 IST
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As the anti-quota protests turn more violent with each passing day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has imposed a nationwide curfew and deployed the military to manage escalating tensions in Bangladesh. (AP photo)
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The government's decision follows continuous student-led demonstrations demanding an end to the job quota system, which reserves many government jobs for veterans' relatives. (AP photo)
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Authorities have taken drastic steps to handle the protests, resulting in over 100 deaths, as reported by Reuters. (AP photo)
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Telecommunications services have been disrupted, and a blackout on TV news channels has been imposed. Police and security forces in Dhaka are using bullets and tear gas to scatter protesters. (AP photo)
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A group of protesters stormed a jail in Narsingdi district and freed hundreds of inmates before setting the facility on fire. (AP photo)
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Meanwhile,India has swiftly facilitated the evacuation of 204 Indian students and others from Bangladesh via Meghalaya. (AP photo)
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Despite widespread calls for reform, Hasina has defended the job quota system, citing the contributions of veterans to Bangladesh’s independence struggle. (AP photo)
