Bangladesh students vow to keep demonstrating after job quotas walked back

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Published 2024-07-21
In Bangladesh a Supreme Court ruling has significantly reduced quotas for government jobs.
The controversial policy - scrapped by Sheikh Hasina's government in 2018 - was reintroduced in June, prompting widespread demonstrations.
A crackdown by security forces has killed more than 140 people and injured thousands.
A nationwide curfew and internet blackout remain in force – and protesters say their fight isn't over.

Al Jazeera’s Michael Appel reports.

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All Comments (21)
  • @monomoy100
    NO ONE and no power has been able to undermine the UNITY of Bangladeshi People ever before, Never will!!! glory to the people of Bangladesh !!
  • @hejekdn5
    I am a Bangladeshi. Currently I am living abroad. There is no mobile network, internet connection, and Wi-Wi-Fi in our country. Since last three days I have no contact with my family in back home. The govt is killing the innocent students and the ordinary people who are helping students. Almost 300+ students were killed by Bangladesh government. Many students are Under 18. They are school children. The government is doing genocide now. We want the resignation of current prime minister Shekh Hasina. She is the most wanted criminal. I urge the United Nations and Human right organizations to help our students and save their lives and ensure the human rights in Bangladesh.
  • @mdshajahan1594
    কোটার জন্য জীবন নিলি, বাঁচার জন্য কোটা দিলি; তোর কোটা তুই নে, লাশের জীবন ফিরিয়ে দে!,😭✊✊✊
  • @ImamHasanSakib
    There is no internet connection in Bangladesh. Shame on Sheikh Hasina.
  • @yeasinist
    Tanvir Chowdury is a professional journalist.. Our bd yellow journalist should learn from this man! He is a pride for Bangladesh 🇧🇩
  • @darunnazat743
    I am a Bangladeshi. Currently I am living in the Oman. There is not mobile network, internet connection, and Wi-Wi-Fi in our country. Since last three days I have no contact with my family in back home. The govt is killing the innocent students and the ordinary people who are helping students. Almost 300 students were killed by Bangladesh government. Many students are Under 18. They are school children. The government is doing genocide now. We want the resignation of current prime minister Shekh Hasina. She is the most wanted criminal. I urge the United Nations and Human right organizations to help our students and save their lives and ensure the human rights in Bangladesh.
  • @nsbirdsaviary1657
    After killing hundreds of teachers and injuring thousands of teachers, the government has given this verdict, but they are worried that the executive department can change it if it wants.😢😢😢