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Bangladesh army enforces curfew as students-led protests spiral

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Bangladesh soldiers are patrolling the streets of the capital Dhaka during a curfew imposed to suppress protests against government job quotas. The curfew has coincided with a suspension of internet and text messaging services. The protests, led by students, have resulted in at least 105 deaths and thousands of injuries. Demonstrators are also expressing frustration over high unemployment rates among young people. The government has deployed the military and imposed a curfew in response to the escalating unrest. The curfew has been temporarily eased to allow people to shop for supplies.