Bangladesh in Turmoil: Protests, Violence, Internet Shutdowns

Police and security officials in Bangladesh have fired bullets and tear gas at protesters amid violent clashes over government job allocations. This uprising represents the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's administration since the start of her fourth term in office. Internet and mobile services were disrupted as protesters demanded an end to a contentious quota system in government jobs.

Police and security officials in Bangladesh fired bullets and tear gas at protesters and banned all gatherings in the capital on Friday, as internet and mobile services were cut off after days of deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs.

The protests, which began weeks ago but escalated sharply on Monday, represent the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina since she won a fourth consecutive term in office after elections in January. Main opposition groups boycotted those polls.

Somoy TR, a local television channel, reported that four more people died in the latest clashes.

(With inputs from agencies.)