Bangladesh Protest Death Toll Rises to 174, Over 2,500 Arrested Amid Job Quota Unrest
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A wave of protests in Bangladesh against the government's job quota system has resulted in the deaths of 174 people and the arrest of more than 2,500 others. The unrest began after the government reinstated a quota system that reserves jobs for certain groups, including descendants of "freedom fighters" from Bangladesh's 1971 liberation war against Pakistan.
The protests have been met with force by authorities, with the government imposing curfews, deploying soldiers throughout the country, and shutting down the internet. The restrictions remained in place on Tuesday, with the country's army chief claiming that the situation is "under control."
The student group leading the protests has suspended its demonstrations for 48 hours, citing the high death toll and calling for reforms that do not come at the cost of so much blood. The government has faced widespread criticism for its response to the protests, with Bangladesh's Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus calling on world leaders and the United Nations to intervene to end the violence.
The quota system was re-implemented in June, sparking anger among graduates who are struggling to find employment. The Supreme Court has since reduced the number of quota jobs from 56% to 7% of all posts. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approved the government's order to implement the court's verdict.
Diplomats in Dhaka have questioned the government's actions, with officials blaming protesters and dissidents for the unrest. The crisis has raised concerns about the country's youth unemployment rate, which stands at around 18 million.
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