Resulting damage could have severe long-term impacts

In the wake of recent violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at Dhaka University, a wave of support from celebrities has emerged for the quota reform movement. The incident, which occurred on July 15, resulted in approximately 300 injuries, including female students and BCL members. As of July 16 (7:30pm), six students have been reported to be killed nationwide due to the ongoing clashes.

Thousands of students demanding reform of the quota system in government jobs started marching towards the president's official residence Bangabhaban this morning

Ignoring police warnings and ministers’ calls to step back, anti-quota protesters yesterday broke barricades on roads and went ahead with their “Bangla Blockade”, leading to a face-off with the law enforcers.