Bangladesh job quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown
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Violence breaks out at Bangladesh anti-quota protests, government orders probe into killings
DHAKA — Violence breaks out at Bangladesh anti-quota protests, government orders probe into killings Police in Bangladesh fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse students protesting against the government's job quota system on Wednesday, a day after violent clashes left six people dead and scores injured.
Police fire tear gas as Bangladesh protests against job quotas rage
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vows to punish those responsible deaths of six people at protests.
Bangladesh students clash in job quota protests, at least 100 injured
DHAKA — More than 100 students were injured across Bangladesh on Monday (July 15) in clashes between those protesting to end a quota system for government jobs and others loyal to the ruling party, police and witnesses said.
At least 100 wounded as Bangladesh students protest government job quotas
Demonstrators say the quota system benefits the children of pro-government groups and demand it be scrapped.