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What sparked Bangladesh's deadly protests?

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What sparked Bangladesh's deadly protests?

What sparked Bangladesh's deadly protests?

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is facing one of the biggest challenges of her 15-year tenure.

Scores of people have been killed during student protests against a public jobs quota scheme that critics say gives preference to allies of Hasina's ruling party.

Will a recent Supreme Court ruling temper their anger?


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