Bangladesh Violence: Why Govt Job Quota Sparked Student Protests | Explained

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 01:10 am IST

Hours after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed the nation regarding the deadly clashes that have claimed over 30 lives, students set fire to a TV station. In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing job quota protests gripping the country and its capital, hundreds of demonstrators clashed with riot police. Amidst this turmoil, internet services have been cut, several TV channels are offline, and educational institutions remain shuttered. Watch the full video to know why Bangladesh is on fire.

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