Demonstrations in Bangladesh against 'quotas in government jobs' turn into anti-government protests

BARISHAL, BANGLADESH - AUGUST 05: Protestors continue their demonstration for the abolition of the quota system in government jobs, on August 05, 2024 in Barishal, Bangladesh. The South Asian country has seen renewed protests, calling on the government to step down. Violent protests in July had earlier sought the abolition of the quota system in government jobs. Hundreds of people were killed and wounded during the protests since July, which first called for the abolition of quotas in government jobs and later the resignation of the Hasina, who had been in power since 2009. (Photo by Niamul Rifat/Anadolu via Getty Images)