72 Dead in Bangladesh as Protests Escalate, India Issues Alert to Citizens

India has advised its citizens in Bangladesh to remain alert following deadly clashes that have killed 72 people, including 14 policemen. The violence erupted between protesters and supporters of the ruling Awami League, with dozens injured.

The protests, which initially began over government job quotas, have escalated into demands for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. This follows recent clashes that resulted in over 200 deaths during demonstrations against a quota system reserving 30% of government jobs for veterans’ relatives.

In response to the unrest, Bangladesh’s Home Ministry has imposed an indefinite countrywide curfew starting at 6 pm. Prime Minister Hasina has labeled the protesters as terrorists and called for their suppression. She convened a meeting of the National Committee on Security Affairs, attended by military and police chiefs.

Violence has spread to multiple areas, with fatalities reported in Rangpur, Bogra, and Magura. Protesters, organizing under the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, have rejected Hasina’s offer for dialogue and are calling for the government’s resignation. The situation remains tense, with reports of vehicle vandalism and arson in Dhaka.

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