Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina blames opposition parties for violence during student-led protests against gov't job quotas; over 150 deaths reported.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina blames opposition parties for deadly violence during recent student-led protests against quotas in government jobs. The curfew remains in place, and Hasina states it will be lifted when the situation improves. The South Asian nation's top court agreed to scrap most quotas following days of violence between protesters and security forces, resulting in over 150 deaths and 500 arrests.

July 22, 2024
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