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In the heart of Bangladesh, a nation once scarred by war now echoes with the voices of its youth, demanding justice and reform. As Prime Minister Shik Casina announces the impending lift of a nationwide curfew, the question remains: will this be enough to quell the fervor of the students who continue to demonstrate?
The curfew, imposed last Friday night, was a measure to restore order amidst the chaos. But the students, emboldened by the Supreme Court's recent decision to scrap most of the controversial job quotas, vow to continue their protests. Their demand is clear: the government must implement the court order before they will cease their demonstrations. Over 150 lives lost and more than 500 arrests, including opposition leaders, have not dampened their resolve.
The quota scheme, which reserved a third of jobs for relatives of veterans from the 1971 war for independence, has been a contentious issue. Students took to the streets, not just against nepotism, but in response to a brutal crackdown by the police and paramilitary forces. The images from our South Asia correspondent, yogita lay, are harrowing, capturing a nation in turmoil.
The protests escalated after a video verified by the BBC showed a young man, injured but alive, left on the streets by Security Forces. He later succumbed to his injuries at Daka Hospital. Shahida beam, aunt of 16-year-old Imam Hussein, weeps for her nephew, an innocent child brutally killed. Nah Islam, a protest leader, recounts his own torture at the hands of the police, his hands stained with the blood of his fallen friends.
Bangladesh's government has denied any crackdown on unarmed students, but the evidence speaks for itself. The Supreme Court's decision to scrap most of the quotas has suspended the protests, but the students are far from satisfied. They seek an end to the curfew and justice for those who have been killed.
As the curfew is lifted, the question looms: will this be a temporary respite, or the beginning of real change? The students of Bangladesh have shown that they are not willing to be silenced. Their voices, once quieted by fear, now resonate with a demand for justice and a brighter future.
In conclusion, the events in Bangladesh serve as a stark reminder that the fight for justice and equality is far from over. The students' unwavering determination is a beacon of hope, a call to action for a nation yearning for change.
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