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Bangladesh Quota Protests: Death Toll Reaches 133 Amid Nationwide Curfew and Internet Shutdown




July 21, Bangladesh: The violence in Bangladesh this week has killed 133 people, with July 18 being the deadliest day. The government imposed a nationwide curfew, deployed the military, and enforced an internet shutdown, which remains in place. Nearly 1,000 Indian students have returned home. Authorities have issued a ‘shoot-on-sight’ order due to escalations. The Supreme Court is set to decide on the job quota issue on Sunday. Public holidays have been declared for Sunday and Monday, with limited curfew relaxation on Sunday evening.