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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2024 · 13 MIN

Why are students in Bangladesh protesting?

from What in the World · host BBC World Service

Since the start of the month, university students have been protesting across Bangladesh, asking for quotas in government jobs to be removed. 30% of roles are reserved for the children and grandchildren of people who fought for the country’s independence back in 1971. The anti-quota protesters have clashed with members of a pro-government student group and police.Things have escalated this week and at least ten people have been killed.Akbar Hossein is from BBC Bangla in Dhaka - he explains what the quota system is and why students want to change it.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler, Benita Barden and Kevyah Cardoso Editors: Verity Wilde

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