Unbelievable Scenes in Bangladesh: Internet Cut Off as Quota Protests Turn Deadly!
Bangladesh has been engulfed in turmoil this week as violence erupted between student protesters, security officials, and pro-government student activists over a contentious quota system for government jobs. The protest organisers have declared a complete shutdown across the nation on Thursday, sparing only essential services. This announcement follows the decision of several major universities to close their doors indefinitely in an effort to deescalate the mounting tensions. The protests, which have seen tens of thousands take to the streets, began in earnest late last month. However, tensions reached a boiling point on Monday when student activists at Dhaka University, the largest university in the country, clashed with police and counter-protesters allied with the ruling Awami League. The resulting violence left at least 100 people injured. The situation further deteriorated the following day, with six fatalities reported as violence continued to spread across campuses throughout B...