‘Shoot-On-Sight’ Order Imposed in Bangladesh as Deadly Clashes Leave Over 100 Dead (Watch Video)
Authorities have imposed a nationwide curfew and granted police "shoot-on-sight" orders as the Bangladesh braces for the Supreme Court's ruling on the controversial civil service job quota.
Authorities have imposed a nationwide curfew and granted police "shoot-on-sight" orders as the Bangladesh braces for the Supreme Court's ruling on the controversial civil service job quota. The Supreme Court is set to issue its verdict on Sunday, deciding whether to abolish the job quota system that has ignited widespread protests by university students. The unrest has already led to violence and clashes, resulting in the deaths of at least 133 people. The curfew and severe police measures aim to prevent further violence as tensions run high across the nation. Authorities are on high alert to ensure public safety and maintain order during this critical period. Bangladesh Quota Protests: US Issues New Advisory, Asks Its Citizens Not To Travel Amid Ongoing Civil Unrest in South Asian Country.
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#Bangladeshstudentprotest: Police impose shoot-on-sight-order, soldiers patrol cities, death toll at 123
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