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Protesting students announce nationwide shutdown in Bangladesh

today18 July, 2024

Background

Protesters in Bangladesh are enforcing a nationwide shutdown on Thursday, saying only hospitals and emergency services will be allowed to run. Six students have been killed in clashes with police and pro-government groups this week. Protesting students want an end to a controversial quota system for families of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s war of independence in 1971, saying jobs should be given on merit. Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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    Protesting students announce nationwide shutdown in Bangladesh Leonard Witbeen

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen