Bangladesh:Violent clashes between students and security forces in Bangladesh have resulted in over 100 deaths and numerous injuries as the country faces a wave of civil disobedience. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced a nationwide curfew and labeled the protesting students as terrorists and saboteurs, while students have planned a march towards Dhaka.
The unrest began as students, protesting against the quota system, clashed with police and security forces. The police used tear gas and thrown grenades to disperse thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
In response to the escalating violence, the Bangladeshi government has ordered the shutdown of Meta platforms including Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram, and imposed restrictions on 4G mobile and broadband internet services.
According to media reports, since the start of the protests in July, which are against the quota system, over 300 people have been killed in violent incidents. The students have declared a civil disobedience movement and are demanding the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.
Prime Minister Hasina has denounced the protesters as criminals rather than students, urging the public to deal with them firmly. This week alone, at least 11,000 people have been arrested.
Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed concern over the situation, urging political leaders and security forces to uphold the right to life and ensure peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
India has also advised its citizens to exercise extreme caution and limit their movements in Bangladesh, recommending that they avoid travel to the country until further notice.
