Bangladesh in Turmoil: Curfew and Army Deployment Amid Deadly Protests

Bangladesh is facing a severe crisis as the government imposes a nationwide curfew and deploys the army in response to escalating student-led protests.

The unrest, initially sparked by anger over government job quotas, has resulted in over 100 deaths. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's administration has also disrupted communications, including internet and television news channels, in an attempt to control the situation. The protests, which have widened across the country, are a response to the government's job quota system, reserving 30 percent of positions for the families of those who fought for independence from Pakistan.

The military's presence on the streets of Dhaka and other cities marks a significant escalation in the government's efforts to quell the demonstrations.