Bangladesh to impose curfew, deploy army as protests widen, communications disrupted
PM Hasina enforced a curfew and army deployment due to student protests over job quotas, driven by unemployment and economic issues. Protests halted trains, disrupted telecommunications. EU and U.S. concerned over 40+ deaths and violent clashes. Independence-era terms, media restrictions, and widespread violence are noted, marking the largest unrest since her re-election.
