03:13Hundreds of Bangladeshis marched through the streets of Dhaka on Friday, calling for a 'thorough investigation' into the deaths in the anti-quota protests and demanding the release of detained protesters.
"We want justice," said Sifat Abdullah, a protester. "We want a thorough investigation and prosecution of this massacre. We want the release of those who have been arrested. We want freedom of speech."
"We are common people, our demands are non-political. We are not for Jamaat, Shibir or BNP. We did not come to the movement on behalf of the Awami League. We are coming for the common people, we are bringing the demands of 16 core people," he added.
Footage shows protesters chanting and marching with banners and signs, while a heightened security presence was observed during the demonstration.
"Our only demand is for the return of our missing brothers, and the release of those who have been arrested en masse. And the murder of our martyred brothers," said Israt, a Protester. "The [Prime Minister] cannot return the martyred brothers, but they must be properly prosecuted because the movement is not only about quota reform".
Over 200 students, supporters and police have reportedly been killed in recent clashes, although exact figures remain unconfirmed. Shoot-to-kill orders and internet bans were imposed earlier this month in an attempt to contain the unrest.
According to media reports, student groups have rejected the government's offer to negotiate, and schools and universities across the country have been closed until further notice.
Under the current system, a third of public sector jobs are reserved for relatives of war heroes. Students argue that this is discriminatory and are campaigning for a merit-based recruitment process.
Bangladesh's Supreme Court has suspended the current quota system, but demonstrations are expected to continue.
'We want justice' - Hundreds of Bangladeshis demand 'thorough investigation' into anti-quota deaths, release of detained
Hundreds of Bangladeshis marched through the streets of Dhaka on Friday, calling for a 'thorough investigation' into the deaths in the anti-quota protests and demanding the release of detained protesters.
"We want justice," said Sifat Abdullah, a protester. "We want a thorough investigation and prosecution of this massacre. We want the release of those who have been arrested. We want freedom of speech."
"We are common people, our demands are non-political. We are not for Jamaat, Shibir or BNP. We did not come to the movement on behalf of the Awami League. We are coming for the common people, we are bringing the demands of 16 core people," he added.
Footage shows protesters chanting and marching with banners and signs, while a heightened security presence was observed during the demonstration.
"Our only demand is for the return of our missing brothers, and the release of those who have been arrested en masse. And the murder of our martyred brothers," said Israt, a Protester. "The [Prime Minister] cannot return the martyred brothers, but they must be properly prosecuted because the movement is not only about quota reform".
Over 200 students, supporters and police have reportedly been killed in recent clashes, although exact figures remain unconfirmed. Shoot-to-kill orders and internet bans were imposed earlier this month in an attempt to contain the unrest.
According to media reports, student groups have rejected the government's offer to negotiate, and schools and universities across the country have been closed until further notice.
Under the current system, a third of public sector jobs are reserved for relatives of war heroes. Students argue that this is discriminatory and are campaigning for a merit-based recruitment process.
Bangladesh's Supreme Court has suspended the current quota system, but demonstrations are expected to continue.
Hundreds of Bangladeshis marched through the streets of Dhaka on Friday, calling for a 'thorough investigation' into the deaths in the anti-quota protests and demanding the release of detained protesters.
"We want justice," said Sifat Abdullah, a protester. "We want a thorough investigation and prosecution of this massacre. We want the release of those who have been arrested. We want freedom of speech."
"We are common people, our demands are non-political. We are not for Jamaat, Shibir or BNP. We did not come to the movement on behalf of the Awami League. We are coming for the common people, we are bringing the demands of 16 core people," he added.
Footage shows protesters chanting and marching with banners and signs, while a heightened security presence was observed during the demonstration.
"Our only demand is for the return of our missing brothers, and the release of those who have been arrested en masse. And the murder of our martyred brothers," said Israt, a Protester. "The [Prime Minister] cannot return the martyred brothers, but they must be properly prosecuted because the movement is not only about quota reform".
Over 200 students, supporters and police have reportedly been killed in recent clashes, although exact figures remain unconfirmed. Shoot-to-kill orders and internet bans were imposed earlier this month in an attempt to contain the unrest.
According to media reports, student groups have rejected the government's offer to negotiate, and schools and universities across the country have been closed until further notice.
Under the current system, a third of public sector jobs are reserved for relatives of war heroes. Students argue that this is discriminatory and are campaigning for a merit-based recruitment process.
Bangladesh's Supreme Court has suspended the current quota system, but demonstrations are expected to continue.