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Bangladesh quota protesters announce nationwide shutdown today, PM Hasina 'regrets' casualties

IndiaTimes Thursday, 18 July 2024
Student protesters advocating for reforms in the government job quota system have declared a nationwide shutdown for Thursday, following incidents involving security forces that resulted in the deaths of six people, including four students, nationwide. Asif Mahmud, a leading coordinator of the movement, announced on Facebook that all establishments, except hospitals and emergency services, will shut down, with only ambulance services allowed to operate.
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News video: Bangladesh Unrest: Multiple Killings Reported As Student Protests Grip Bangladeshi Cities

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 Student protests in Bangladesh escalate, calling for a nationwide shutdown after deadly clashes killed six and injured hundreds. Demonstrators demand the abolition of a 30% job quota for freedom fighters' families, driven by high youth unemployment. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina promises an...

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