Protests in Bangladesh escalate, resulting in over 170 deaths
ABC News — August 3, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC
Summary: Protests in Bangladesh against a government job quota system have escalated into violent clashes, resulting in over 170 deaths and more than 1,000 injuries. The protests, primarily led by students, demand a shift to a merit-based hiring system. The government has imposed curfews and deployed security forces, while nearly 10,000 individuals have been detained. International human rights organizations have raised concerns over state-sponsored violence and intimidation of protesters.
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