Dhaka, Bangladesh - July 19, 2024

Dhaka, Bangladesh — The death toll in Bangladesh reach dozens as student protests have escalated into riots. The government has shut down mobile Internet throughout the country in an attempt to regain control.

Earlier today, protesters seized and burned the headquarters of state television BTV. The demonstrations, initially peaceful, have grown increasingly violent, reflecting the deep-seated frustration among students and citizens. The main demand is the abolition of the quota system that reserves up to 30% of government jobs for family members of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's 1971 War of Independence.

Witnesses report that the protests have spread to multiple cities, with thousands of students and citizens taking to the streets. The burning of the state television headquarters is a significant escalation, symbolizing the protesters' anger and their demand for substantial policy changes.