Bangladesh Burning: Anti-Quota Protests Turn Violent with a Complete Shutdown

Published On: July 18, 2024 - Bangladesh is experiencing widespread unrest following violent anti-quota protests that have resulted in at least six deaths and over four hundred injuries. In response, student protesters have called for a nationwide shutdown on Thursday. The protests were sparked by a ruling from the Bangladesh High Court that reinstated a 30% quota for freedom fighters and their descendants in government jobs. This quota had been repealed in 2018 following extensive agitation by students and teachers. On Point decodes why is Bangladesh burning.