Bangladesh protest leader fears for his life, taken into custody by government

Summary

• Three student leaders in Bangladesh were taken into custody for their own safety after protests against civil service job quotas.
• The protests led to deadly nationwide unrest, resulting in at least 201 deaths.
• The government deployed troops, imposed an internet blackout, and implemented a curfew to restore order.
• Students were protesting against the quota system for government jobs, leading to clashes with police.