02:17Over 500 people were arrested in Dhaka on Monday as protests over Bangladesh's government jobs quota system turned violent, according to authorities.
Footage shows military and police officials patrolling and dispersing the demonstrators as some were seen throwing objects in retaliation. Smoke rising from a fire blazing on the street surrounded with scattered debris was also seen in the video as the protests became unruly.
According to media reports, at least 163 people have died due to the unrest of the demonstrations although Bangladeshi officials have not confirmed the exact death toll.
The deadly protests prompted the government to impose a nationwide curfew and a 'shoot-on-sight' order to halt the student-led rallies.
Authorities have also reportedly cut mobile internet in an attempt to quell the unrest. Meanwhile, student groups have rejected an offer of negotiations. Schools and universities in the country have also closed until further notice.
Under the existing system, one-third of public sector roles are set aside for relatives of individuals designated as war heroes. Students claim that the arrangement is discriminatory and are pushing for a recruitment process based solely on merit.
Bangladesh's highest court suspended the current quota system last week, although demonstrations are expected to continue.
Hundreds arrested as violent clashes in Dhaka amid protests over government jobs quota system continue
Over 500 people were arrested in Dhaka on Monday as protests over Bangladesh's government jobs quota system turned violent, according to authorities.
Footage shows military and police officials patrolling and dispersing the demonstrators as some were seen throwing objects in retaliation. Smoke rising from a fire blazing on the street surrounded with scattered debris was also seen in the video as the protests became unruly.
According to media reports, at least 163 people have died due to the unrest of the demonstrations although Bangladeshi officials have not confirmed the exact death toll.
The deadly protests prompted the government to impose a nationwide curfew and a 'shoot-on-sight' order to halt the student-led rallies.
Authorities have also reportedly cut mobile internet in an attempt to quell the unrest. Meanwhile, student groups have rejected an offer of negotiations. Schools and universities in the country have also closed until further notice.
Under the existing system, one-third of public sector roles are set aside for relatives of individuals designated as war heroes. Students claim that the arrangement is discriminatory and are pushing for a recruitment process based solely on merit.
Bangladesh's highest court suspended the current quota system last week, although demonstrations are expected to continue.
Over 500 people were arrested in Dhaka on Monday as protests over Bangladesh's government jobs quota system turned violent, according to authorities.
Footage shows military and police officials patrolling and dispersing the demonstrators as some were seen throwing objects in retaliation. Smoke rising from a fire blazing on the street surrounded with scattered debris was also seen in the video as the protests became unruly.
According to media reports, at least 163 people have died due to the unrest of the demonstrations although Bangladeshi officials have not confirmed the exact death toll.
The deadly protests prompted the government to impose a nationwide curfew and a 'shoot-on-sight' order to halt the student-led rallies.
Authorities have also reportedly cut mobile internet in an attempt to quell the unrest. Meanwhile, student groups have rejected an offer of negotiations. Schools and universities in the country have also closed until further notice.
Under the existing system, one-third of public sector roles are set aside for relatives of individuals designated as war heroes. Students claim that the arrangement is discriminatory and are pushing for a recruitment process based solely on merit.
Bangladesh's highest court suspended the current quota system last week, although demonstrations are expected to continue.