Bangladesh In Crisis: Student Protests Demand PM's Resignation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh called an emergency meeting with university leaders as student protests escalated, demanding her resignation. The students, rallying against a controversial quota system for government jobs, have intensified their movement, calling for nationwide civil disobedience and rejecting offers for talks.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh convened an emergency session with university vice chancellors and college principals late Saturday. The meeting, held at the PM's official residence, comes amid growing student protests demanding her resignation over a contentious quota system.

Violence has erupted as students, opposed to reserving 30% of government jobs for veterans' relatives, clash with law enforcement. The unrest has seen over 200 fatalities and mass arrests, leading to nationwide discontent. Meanwhile, students and their supporters continue to call for a civil disobedience movement against the government's alleged 'fascist regime'.

Despite Sheikh Hasina's pleas for dialogue, protest leaders refuse to negotiate and further demand justice for victims of police brutality. The crisis has prompted school closures and a nationwide curfew, with heightened security measures across the capital.

(With inputs from agencies.)