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The streets of Bangladesh, once bustling with life, have fallen silent under the weight of a government-imposed curfew and internet restrictions. Triggered by student protests against state job quotas, the nation has been gripped by unrest, with soldiers patrolling the capital, Daka, where some of the worst violence has unfolded. The government's decision to scrap the controversial quota system, as per a court ruling, seemed a step towards resolution, but the students' resolve remains unyielding. They threaten to resume demonstrations unless restrictions are eased. DW's Bish Javid offers us an inside look at the evolving situation.
As we stand on the brink of normalcy, telecommunication services remain limited, and internet connectivity is slow. Since Sunday, when the Supreme Court scaled back the job quota, a semblance of calm has returned. Yet, beneath this surface, the nation grieves the loss of many lives. The question on everyone's mind is how a peaceful protest turned so violent.
More than 150 people, mostly students, have been killed in these protests. Rights groups claim the demonstrations began peacefully but were met with a harsh crackdown by the Bangladeshi police and other security forces. The students' retaliation escalated the situation, leading to widespread violence. Testimonies from students, including one who spoke to BBC Bangla, reveal that the police fired rubber bullets at peaceful protesters, causing an influx of gunshot wound victims to hospitals.
Despite communication challenges due to the internet and telecommunication blockades, we managed to piece together the story of a 24-year-old student. On July 17, he joined other students in protest, only to be hit by rubber bullets. As he fled, members of the pro-government Bangladesh Chhatra League attacked him with bricks and sticks. Amnesty International has received similar testimonies, implicating the league in unprovoked attacks on students.
The government denies involvement in the violence, instead blaming the opposition for instigating the protests. However, rights groups and protesters largely hold the government accountable for the crackdown. The students have issued an ultimatum, demanding an apology from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, acceptance of responsibility for the mass killings, and the banning of the Bangladesh Chhatra League from student politics.
The government has established an investigative committee to probe the killings, but trust in its independence remains low. As the nation navigates this crisis, the students' demands for justice and accountability echo through the streets, a reminder that the quest for fairness and peace is far from over.
In the face of such turmoil, the question remains: Will the government heed the calls of its youth, or will Bangladesh continue to grapple with this violent upheaval?
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