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Ten more die in Bangladesh as student protesters vow ‘complete shutdown’ of Dhaka
Police fire tear gas shells and rubber bullets to disperse students shouting slogans in favour of quota system in public service at the university campus, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 17, 2024
POLICE clashed with student protesters attempting to impose a “complete shutdown” of Bangladesh’s capital today, following days of violent confrontations over a system of allocating government jobs.
Local media reports say 10 people have died across the country.
Students have been demonstrating for weeks against a quota system for government jobs they say favours allies of the ruling party.
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