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In view of the violent protests over reservation in neighboring Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced a nationwide curfew. In such a situation, deployment of military forces has been ordered to prevent any untoward incident during the demonstrations going on for several days demanding reforms in the reservation system in government jobs. Yesterday, three people died in a violent clash between police and students.
Internet and mobile services were shut down
Let us tell you that protests have been going on for several days in Bangladesh demanding reforms in the reservation system in government jobs. Meanwhile, on Friday, police and security officials opened fire and fired tear gas shells at the protesters. Internet and mobile services have also been shut down amid violent protests. Protests started a few weeks ago in the capital Dhaka and many other places, but it gained momentum on Monday. These protests are the biggest challenge for Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. According to reports, more than 100 people have died so far due to these protests.
Police and paramilitary forces deployed
The firing on protesters came as protesting students tried to call for a “total shutdown” in the country. Authorities could not be immediately contacted to confirm the death toll. The chaos has exposed the frustration among young graduates facing cracks in Bangladesh's governance and economy and a lack of good jobs. The government has deployed police and paramilitary forces in the capital to close down campuses and suppress the protests.
Many services disrupted
According to the information, all gatherings and demonstrations have been banned in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka. Internet services and mobile data have been widely suspended in the capital Dhaka since Thursday night. Apart from this, social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp were also not working. Internet shutdowns disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world, but the disruption in Bangladesh was much more than elsewhere.
What are the demands of the protesters
Let us tell you that protesters have been holding rallies for several days against the system of reserving some public sector jobs for the relatives of the heroes who fought in the 1971 war of independence against Pakistan. They argue that the system is discriminatory and benefits the supporters of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whose Awami League party led the liberation movement. Students want it to be transformed into a merit-based system. Why is there a ruckus over reservation? Bangladesh has a total reservation system of 56 percent in government jobs. This includes 30 percent reservation for the children and families of freedom fighters who fought for Bangladesh's independence in the 1971 war, 10 percent for administrative districts, 5 percent for women, 5 percent for minorities and 1 percent reservation in government jobs for disabled people.
The practice of reservation is in force.
PM Sheikh Hasina condemns killing of protesters Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina criticised the “killing” of protesters on Thursday night and vowed that those responsible would be punished regardless of their political affiliation.
Government of India issued advisory
In view of the situation in Bangladesh, the Indian government has issued an advisory and Indian people, especially students, have been asked to be cautious. The Indian government has advised Indians living in Bangladesh not to leave their rooms. It is also being said that it is in touch with the Indian High Commissioner. Emergency numbers have also been announced.