Bangladesh Protests Escalate into Nationwide Unrest

Student-led demonstrations against job quotas evolve into a broader anti-government movement, with deadly clashes and a curfew imposed.

Nearly 200 deaths reported as violence erupts during protests against government job quotas.
Protests initially focused on job quotas for descendants of 1971 war veterans.
Government imposes curfew and internet blackout in response to escalating violence.
Supreme Court reduces job quotas from 30% to 5%, but unrest continues.
Protesters demand accountability and an end to government repression.