٠٠:٠٢:٥٤Dozens of protesters arrested during demonstrations against the government's job quota system were seen being transported by police to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka for trial on Thursday.
Footage shows dozens of local residents waiting outside the courthouse in the Bangladeshi capital to seek out detained family members and friends.
Over 2,500 protesters have reportedly been arrested and another 170 allegedly killed during the student-led demonstrations. Bangladeshi officials, however, have not confirmed the exact death toll.
The ongoing deadly protests prompted the government to impose a nationwide curfew and a 'shoot-on-sight' order to halt the student-led rallies.
Earlier, authorities cut mobile internet in an attempt to quell the unrest. According to media reports, student groups 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 although demonstrations are expected to continue.
Police transport protesters to courthouse for trial as violent anti-quota rallies continue in Dhaka
Dozens of protesters arrested during demonstrations against the government's job quota system were seen being transported by police to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka for trial on Thursday.
Footage shows dozens of local residents waiting outside the courthouse in the Bangladeshi capital to seek out detained family members and friends.
Over 2,500 protesters have reportedly been arrested and another 170 allegedly killed during the student-led demonstrations. Bangladeshi officials, however, have not confirmed the exact death toll.
The ongoing deadly protests prompted the government to impose a nationwide curfew and a 'shoot-on-sight' order to halt the student-led rallies.
Earlier, authorities cut mobile internet in an attempt to quell the unrest. According to media reports, student groups 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 although demonstrations are expected to continue.
Dozens of protesters arrested during demonstrations against the government's job quota system were seen being transported by police to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka for trial on Thursday.
Footage shows dozens of local residents waiting outside the courthouse in the Bangladeshi capital to seek out detained family members and friends.
Over 2,500 protesters have reportedly been arrested and another 170 allegedly killed during the student-led demonstrations. Bangladeshi officials, however, have not confirmed the exact death toll.
The ongoing deadly protests prompted the government to impose a nationwide curfew and a 'shoot-on-sight' order to halt the student-led rallies.
Earlier, authorities cut mobile internet in an attempt to quell the unrest. According to media reports, student groups 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 although demonstrations are expected to continue.