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Inside Bangladesh’s political earthquake

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Youth Uprising Against Government Quota System in Bangladesh

This chapter explores the July protests in Bangladesh triggered by a high court ruling that reinstated a controversial quota system for government jobs. It highlights the youth's demand for merit-based eligibility and the government's violent response to dissent, leading to further unrest and casualties.

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