In the heart of Bangladesh, a cry for justice echoes through the streets, as the government's recent crackdown on dissent has left thousands arrested and scores dead. Amidst this turmoil, the question lingers: will justice ever be served?
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.
In a groundbreaking move, Bangladesh's Supreme Court has declared the majority of government job quotas null and void, a decision that has far-reaching implications for the nation's socio-political landscape. This judicial action has not only sparked a wave of student-led protests but has also claimed at least 114 lives, casting a dark shadow over the South Asian country. The question that lingers is: how did a system designed to provide opportunities turn into a catalyst for such unrest?