Bangladesh protests escalate: Government imposes curfew, death toll passes 100

As the anti-quota protests turn more violent with each passing day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has imposed a nationwide curfew and deployed the military to manage escalating tensions in Bangladesh. (AP photo)

The government's decision follows continuous student-led demonstrations demanding an end to the job quota system, which reserves many government jobs for veterans' relatives. (AP photo)

Authorities have taken drastic steps to handle the protests, resulting in over 100 deaths, as reported by Reuters. (AP photo)

Telecommunications services have been disrupted, and a blackout on TV news channels has been imposed. Police and security forces in Dhaka are using bullets and tear gas to scatter protesters. (AP photo)

A group of protesters stormed a jail in Narsingdi district and freed hundreds of inmates before setting the facility on fire. (AP photo)

Meanwhile,India has swiftly facilitated the evacuation of 204 Indian students and others from Bangladesh via Meghalaya. (AP photo)

Despite widespread calls for reform, Hasina has defended the job quota system, citing the contributions of veterans to Bangladesh’s independence struggle. (AP photo)