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10 Die In Bangladesh Student Protests Over Job Quotas

CORRECTS LOCATION - Students clash over quota system at New market area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Police have fired tear gas and charged with batons overnight during violent clashe

Recent reports from Bangladesh indicate that the ongoing student protests over government job quotas have taken a tragic turn, with at least 10 more individuals losing their lives. The protests, which have been escalating in intensity, have sparked widespread concern and condemnation.

The demonstrations, primarily led by students, have been calling for reforms in the government's job quota system, which they argue is unfair and limits opportunities for qualified candidates. The protests have been met with a heavy-handed response from authorities, leading to clashes and violence in various parts of the country.

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