Protests in Bangladesh: Death Toll Climbs, Curfew Imposed Nationwide

Violent protests are continuing in Bangladesh. Yesterday marked one of the deadliest days in Bangladesh since the unrest began in this country. The death toll from the clashes has now exceeded 300 since July. This is a sign of danger.

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Bangladeshis are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The protest on road is becoming bloody day by day, many analysts fear that the violence could escalate even further.

Student protesters have called for a march to Dhaka after this a nationwide curfew is declared in the nation. The moto behind this protest is the demand for Sheikh Hasina to step down from the government. A student leader said, “This is the final battle. Come to Dhaka and be part of history. We will create a new Bangladesh.”

The situation of the country is becoming worse, a dozen people were injured in yesterday’s clash. Over 98 people died yesterday. The overall fatalities since the protests began in July have now surpassed 300.

In response to the violence, the Bangladesh Home Ministry has imposed an indefinite countrywide curfew and severely restricted mobile internet access. A three-day general holiday has been announced to ensure public safety amid the ongoing turmoil.

Recently, over 200 people were killed in clashes between police and students protesting the controversial quota system which reserves 30% of government jobs for relatives of those who fought in Bangladesh’s 1971 War of Independence.

Different nations also issued advisory for their residence who are living in Bangladesh. India has issued a strong advisory to its nationals in Bangladesh, urging them to exercise “extreme caution” and limit their movements. Indian nationals including students in Sylhet, are advised to stay in contact with the Assistant High Commission and remain alert.

The United Nations’ human rights chief Volker Turk has called for an end to the “shocking violence” in Bangladesh, urging the government to stop targeting peaceful protesters.

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The protests began last month over the issue of civil service job quotas have escalated into one of the most severe periods of unrest during Prime Minister Hasina’s 15-year tenure with broader calls for her resignation. Lately the movement has turned into a wider anti-government protest across Bangladesh.

Protesters have rejected Sheikh Hasina’s offer for dialogue, uniting their demands into a single call for the government’s resignation.