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The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has closed its office in Bangladesh due to the country’s ongoing political turmoil. Following widespread protests against a controversial job quota system, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India, seeking asylum in the UK. The protests, sparked by a quota system that favored veterans’ families, escalated into anti-government demonstrations demanding Hasina’s resignation. Over 100 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces.

Bangladesh has been gripped by violent protests over a 30% job quota for descendants of freedom fighters. The unrest has led to at least 300 deaths and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country. The protests began in July with students demanding the removal of the quota system, which they argue is discriminatory. The government’s response, including labeling protesters as ‘terrorists,’ only intensified the situation. Despite the Supreme Court reducing the quota to 5%, the protests continued, culminating in Hasina’s resignation and the military taking control.

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has scaled back the controversial job quota system, sparking deadly protests across the country. The court has reduced the quota for veterans to 5% and allocated 93% of jobs based on merit. The protests, fueled by high youth unemployment and perceived discrimination, have resulted in the deaths of at least 114 people. The government has implemented a curfew, deployed the army, and shut down the internet in response to the unrest.

Bangladesh has been shaken by violent protests over the reinstatement of a job quota system, resulting in over a hundred deaths. The protests, led by student groups, highlight deep societal divisions and frustration among youth facing unemployment. The government’s decision to reinstate the quota system, previously abolished in 2018, has sparked outrage and raised questions about its effectiveness and fairness. The ongoing legal battle over the quota system represents a major challenge for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, highlighting growing dissent and economic concerns in the country.

The US has condemned violence against protesters in Bangladesh, calling on the government to uphold the right to peaceful assembly. This comes after Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina criticized the US’ handling of pro-Palestine protests earlier this year. The ongoing tensions stem from a controversial job quota system that has sparked violent protests in Bangladesh, highlighting the strained relationship between the two nations.