Deadly Violence in Bangladesh leaves 97 killed and hundreds injured:

The violent protest in Bangladesh erupted again on Sunday leaving around 100 killed which includes 14 police-personnel and hundreds being injured even as the protestors demanded the resignation of PM Sheikh Hasina.

The death-toll was highest in Single day:

The death toll which includes 14 police-personnel was reported to be the highest in a single day in the recent history of Bangladesh which has surpassed 67 deaths which was reported on 19^th July when the students were on the streets protesting to demand the scrapping of the quotas for government jobs.

Protestors and the government action:

Thousands of protestors had gathered on Sunday and demanded the resignation of the PM Sheikh Hasina and clashed with the pro-government people thus leading to one of the deadliest days the country would have faced.

According to the police, 14 police-personnel have been killed out of which 13 deaths were in Sirajganj’s Enayetpur police station and one death was from Comilla’s Elliot Ganj. The protestors had also stormed a station in the north-eastern town of Enayetpur.

The protestors were also joined by some unknown people and the activists who belonged to Islami Shashontantra Andolon which is a right wing outfit.

There were many videos on social media which showed how the soldiers watched the protestors waving a Bangladeshi flag even as they were cheered by the crowd.

In a view of increasing tension and to curb the violence, the government of Bangladesh has ordered mobile internet shutdown in many parts of the country. They also announced a leave of three days starting from Monday to ensure the public-safety and security.

PM Sheikh Hasina said that the ones who are engaging in the sabotage in the garb of protests are not students but terrorists and also urged the people to crush them with a firm hand.

On Sunday, Sheikh Hasina had also called for the meeting of National security of Home affairs which is the highest authority when it comes to national security as per PTI. The meeting was attended by the Chiefs of Army, Navy, Air force, police, RAB (Rapid Action Battalion), BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) and other top security officials.

United Nation Human Rights Chief reacts to the violence:

The UHRC Chief reacted to the ongoing violence which had erupted in Bangladesh and said that the shocking violence in the country must end. He also appealed to the political leadership and the security forces of Bangladesh to abide by the obligations and also protect the right of life, freedom of assembly and expression.

The reason behind protest in Bangladesh:

The violent protest in Bangladesh erupted last month as the Bangladesh High Court had reinstated a quota system for government jobs which included 30% reservation for families of veterans in the 1971 war. This verdict had overturned the decision which was taken by the Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in 2018 to scrap that.

This led to protest from students from both private and public universities who fear that this will limit the job opportunities. Even as the protestors support the quota for the marginalized groups which includes women, ethnic groups and disabled. They demanded the elimination of quota for families of war veterans. The government had refused to meet their demands citing proceedings of the court

However, the Supreme Court has suspended the order of the High Court after an appeal by the government, while the crucial case is set to be heard on 7^th August.