Bangladesh has imposed a curfew and deployed military forces after protests against government job quotas turned violent. The curfew, which came amid a telecommunications blackout, took immediate effect, with police also banning public gatherings in the capital, Dhaka. The government hopes to control the protests by keeping students and the public off the streets with the curfew. The demonstrations started after a court ordered the reinstatement of a 30 percent job quota for veterans’ children. Violent clashes on Monday resulted in at least 11 deaths, with conflicting reports of further casualties on Friday. The government has shut down universities and is willing to meet student leaders, but protesters demand accountability for the deaths before any compromise. This situation showcases the escalating tension between the government and protesters, as the government tries to regain control amid rising unrest.
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