- Bangladesh Supreme Court urged protesting students to “return to class” following its ruling on contentious civil service hiring rules that sparked deadly unrest.
- At least 133 people lost their lives in nationwide clashes since July 13, as protests intensified over the reinstatement of the government’s job quota policy.
- The internet has been shut down across the country since Thursday, leading to restricted mobile data services and impacting ATMs, among other services.
- The government declared public holidays on Sunday and Monday, resulting in the closure of government and private offices amid the ongoing unrest.
- Students challenging the quota system in court have been represented by Shah Monjurul Hoque, who stated that the court has requested the students to prioritize their studies.
Bangladesh’s High Court Reverses the Employment Quota That Caused Serious Violence
