On Saturday, soldiers patrolled Dhaka’s streets and set up roadblocks to enforce a curfew aimed at stopping deadly student-led protests against government job quotas. The unrest has resulted in at least 110 deaths this week.
Internet and text message services were suspended on Thursday, cutting off communication in the country. Police have struggled to control the protests despite a ban on public gatherings.
The protests, fueled by high youth unemployment, escalated after a court reinstated a controversial job quota system. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina canceled her overseas trips due to the turmoil. The government will reassess the situation on Sunday morning.
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