Bangladesh Enforces Nationwide Curfew as Clashes Between Students and Security Forces Escalate In response to violent confrontations between student-led protesters and the police, Bangladesh has declared a nationwide curfew and deployed the army to restore order. The curfew was imposed indefinitely, with hopes that the situation would calm down by Monday. The clashes have been sparked by student agitation against a government job quota system that they claim restricts their opportunities. Despite offers from the ruling Awami League to negotiate, student leaders are standing firm, demanding the complete removal of the quota system. Initial demonstrations were peaceful but turned violent as security forces used increasing force to disperse protesters, resulting in casualties and numerous state buildings being set on fire by students. The government also shut down internet connectivity in the name of public safety, further fueling criticism from human rights groups. As the death toll rises, human rights organizations have condemned the security forces' crackdown and the internet shutdown. This recent curfew is not the first in Bangladesh's history, with a similar measure enforced in 2007 to quell student protests. This curfew aims to clear the streets and restore order, but its impact on the ongoing crisis remains to be seen.