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The protests that started against the reservation system in government jobs in neighboring country Bangladesh are now turning violent. Seeing violence, arson and vandalism everywhere, PM Sheikh Hasina has ordered a nationwide communication shutdown. Apart from this, mobile internet and social media have been banned for two days. A violent protesting mob took out all the prisoners from Bangladesh's Narsingdi district jail and set the jail on fire.
Hundreds of prisoners serving jail sentences were released. The mob set the entire premises on fire and raised anti-government slogans. Apart from this, yesterday the mob vandalised and set fire to Bangladesh's government TV channel.
According to information, at least 64 people have been killed in the violence during anti-reservation protests in Bangladesh. More than 2500 people have been injured in this violence. Most deaths occurred in Bangladesh on Thursday. More than 30 people lost their lives in the violence that took place on Friday, 18 July.
Hundreds of prisoners escaped from jail and set the jail on fire
The protesting mob targeted Narsingdi jail. The mob surrounded the jail and entered the jail. The protesters freed the prisoners and set the entire jail premises on fire. A person living near the jail said that he saw many people coming out of the jail carrying bags and their belongings.
What is the reason for violent protests in Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government has announced reservation in jobs for the families of martyrs of the freedom struggle. A large number of youth and students have come out on the streets and are protesting against the reservation for soldiers in the country. The protests have become extremely violent. Apart from this, vandalism and arson are also being done. The whole of Bangladesh is immersed in violence.