Bangladesh shuts schools and universities after six killed in protests
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5 killed in violent anti-quota protests in Bangladesh
DHAKA — At least five people were killed and scores injured across Bangladesh on Tuesday (July 16) as young government supporters and police firing tear gas clashed with students protesting against a quota system for government jobs, police said.
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At least five people killed during anti-quota protests in Bangladesh
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More than 100 people have been injured during protests over government job quotas for special groups in Bangladesh. Demonstrators say they were attacked by supporters of the ruling party.