In a tragic turn of events, the city of Dhaka was marred by violent clashes resulting in the loss of thirteen lives. Thousands of students armed with sticks and rocks clashed with armed police in what has been described as the worst day of violence so far in protests in Bangladesh. The unrest stems from protests against a policy that sets quotas for the allocation of government jobs, a contentious issue that has sparked widespread anger and frustration.
The situation escalated to such an extent that authorities took the drastic step of cutting some mobile internet services in an attempt to quell the unrest. Despite these efforts, the death toll has continued to rise, with at least 19 people losing their lives this week alone. The events on Thursday marked the highest death toll in a single day since the onset of the protests, painting a grim picture of the escalating tensions and violence.
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Among the casualties on Thursday were individuals from different walks of life, underscoring the indiscriminate nature of the violence. The victims included a bus driver who succumbed to a bullet wound, a rickshaw-puller, and three students, according to officials. The loss of these lives serves as a sobering reminder of the human cost of civil unrest and the profound impact it has on individuals and communities.
