32 people were killed in riots against the civil service quota system in Bangladesh. This is reported by Geo.tv with reference to the AFP agency, UNN reports.
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Bangladeshi students set fire to the office of the state-run BTV on Thursday, the day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's speech trying to prevent the conflict from escalating after clashes that killed at least 32 people.
“Hundreds of protesters demanding reform of civil service recruitment rules resisted and were overwhelmed by police riot police who fired rubber bullets at them, chasing retreating officers to the BTV office in the capital Dhaka. The angry mob then set fire to the network's reception building and dozens of vehicles parked outside... Hasina's government ordered schools and universities to close indefinitely as police step up efforts to control the country's deteriorating law and order situation,” the article says.
The prime minister made a speech the night before, condemning the “murder” of the protesters and promising that the perpetrators would be punished regardless of their political affiliation.
However, violence on the streets escalated as police again attempted to disperse demonstrators with rubber bullets and tear gas. At least 25 people were killed on Thursday, in addition to the seven killed earlier this week, according to AFP, and hundreds more were injured.
About 1,000 people were hospitalized with injuries sustained during clashes with police, an official said. It is noted that many were injured by rubber bullets.
According to updated data, more than 2,500 people were injured, the local Daily Star reported.