More than 200 people were killed in Bangladesh in recent weeks during violence that evolved from student protests over the South Asian country's quota system for government jobs.
The MEA acknowledged that Bangladesh outcried over the recent comments made by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee through a diplomatic channel. Earlier this week, Banerjee offered shelter to people in distress from Bangladesh.
Mamata Banerjee had offered to provide shelter to refugees fleeing the violent protests in Bangladesh that left over 150 dead. The protesters were demanding an end to a quota system that reserves up to 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in the 1971 war.
The Ministry of External Affairs announced that over 4,500 Indian students have safely returned from Bangladesh amidst ongoing protests over government job quotas there.
Amid the unrest in Bangladesh due to protests over government job quotas, the BSF has heightened security along the border and assured the safe return of Indian students. BSF Tripura Inspector General Patel Piyush Purushottam Das emphasized the force's readiness to tackle any potential threats.
The court's Appellate Division dismissed a lower court order that had reinstated the quotas, directing that 93% of government jobs will be open to candidates on merit, without quotas.
Ongoing protests in Bangladesh over government job quotas have led to the cancellation of train services between India and Bangladesh, with no clear timeline for resumption.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka and other missions are making efforts to facilitate the safe travel of Indian nationals through the border crossing points. Students in Bangladesh are protesting against the quota system for government jobs amid a period of high unemployment.
Student protests in Bangladesh over the quota system for government jobs turned deadly as protesters clashed with the police and security forces, resulting in over 100 deaths. The Ministry of External Affairs informed on Friday that all Indian nationals in Bangladesh are 'safe and sound'.
Tensions dramatically increased in Bangladesh as protesters stormed a jail, set it ablaze and freed hundreds of inmates. The unprecedented crackdown on protests has killed more than 100 people and engulfed Sheikh Hasina's government in a crisis.
Amid violent protests in Bangladesh over government job quotas, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is coordinating with local authorities to ensure the safety of Indian nationals.
In a dramatic escalation of student protests in Bangladesh, demonstrators stormed a jail in Narsingdi, freeing hundreds of inmates and setting the facility on fire. A police officer confirmed the incident, and a resident witnessed prisoners fleeing with their belongings.
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At least 39 people were killed and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles, police posts and other establishments. This is the most serious challenge to PM Sheikh Hasina's government after it was elected for a fourth term.
The violence in Bangladesh dramatically escalated when protesters set fire to the headquarters of the state television network and other government buildings. The Army was called in to help "maintain order" as the country descended into chaos on Thursday.
University students in Dhaka and other cities have been holding rallies for more than a week protesting the system of reservation in public sector jobs, including that for the relatives of war heroes, who fought for the country's independence from Pakistan in 1971.
The unrest reached a critical juncture when a group of protesters targeted the Bangladesh state TV headquarters, located in a prominent area of the capital. Reports indicate that the attackers breached security barriers and swiftly set parts of the building on fire.
Student protesters demanding reforms in the quota system for government jobs announced a complete nationwide shutdown on Thursday. At least six people were killed in violent clashes as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to quell the unrest.
Hasina announced a judicial committee to probe the deaths of anti-quota protesters, saying she "deeply regretted" the killings. A nationwide shutdown was announced by the protesters after violent clashes with police and ruling party's student activists left at least six dead.
The protesters were demanding an end to a government job quota for the families of those who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971.
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