The Bangladesh government has implemented strict security measures as violence persists in the nation due to student protests against government job quotas. The protests, driven by demands for reform in the country’s quota system for civil service jobs, have resulted in the deaths of 133 people. In response, the administration has imposed a nationwide curfew, extended internet shutdowns, and deployed the military to crack down on the unrest. Many countries have issued travel advisories warning against visits to Bangladesh amid the ongoing protests. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina cancelled her international trip, reflecting the gravity of the situation. The government has also declared public holidays on Sunday and Monday, with only emergency services permitted to operate. The Supreme Court is set to decide on the fate of the job quotas on Sunday, with a ‘shoot-on-sight’ order issued for law enforcement following the escalation of violence. The unrest stems from a decision to reinstate quotas for specific groups, including descendants of 1971 war veterans, triggering widespread outrage. The situation remains tense in Bangladesh as authorities struggle to contain the volatile protests.
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