Bangladesh Faces International Scrutiny Over Violent Crackdown on Student Protests

Government accused of excessive force and mass arrests as unrest over job quotas leads to hundreds of deaths.

Police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse demonstrators protesting against job quotas and government repression.
At least 200 people have been killed and nearly 10,000 arrested during the protests, according to various reports.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's administration faces criticism for authoritarian practices and human rights violations.
The Supreme Court reduced the controversial job quotas from 30% to 5%, but protests continue demanding further reforms.
Global entities, including the UN and EU, have condemned the crackdown and called for respect for peaceful protests.