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 streets of Bangladesh have been ablaze with protests, as students and activists demand changes to a controversial job quota system. Despite universities agreeing to a government request for indefinite closures, hoping to lower the temperature of the student-led protests, tensions remain high.
In Bangladesh, violence has escalated, leaving at least 39 dead in clashes between protesters and police. As internet services went down across most of the country, hundreds were injured as police fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse protesting students. What sparked these protests, and why has the situation escalated to such extremes?