Violence in Bangladesh leaves many people dead, hundreds injured as protests continue

Officials and media reports say a new round of violence in Bangladesh has left more than 20 people dead and hundreds of others injured as student protesters clashed with police and ruling party activists. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The initial protests in July began with students calling for an end to a quota system for government jobs but escalated into violence that left more than 200 dead. Authorities in response closed schools and universities across the country, blocked internet access and imposed a shoot-on-sight curfew. At least 11,000 people have been arrested in recent weeks.