Reported 6 months ago
On July 16, 2024, violent clashes erupted in Bangladesh as students protested against a government quota reserving a third of high-paying civil service positions for the descendants of 1971 liberation war heroes. The protests, which began due to perceived discrimination, led to at least six deaths and over 400 injuries, prompting indefinite school closures. Tensions escalated between supporters and opponents of the quota, with police employing tear gas to disperse crowds. The government previously abolished the quota but reinstated it, sparking significant backlash.
Source: YAHOO