In Bangladesh, at least thirty-nine people have been killed so far amidst protests against the quota system for government jobs.

Riot police are trying to suppress the protest with force as hundreds of protesters are demanding reforms in civil service hiring.

The internet has been suspended and telephone lines are down in capital Dhaka.

On Thursday evening, several thousand protestors stormed the state broadcaster BTV and set parts of it on fire.

Rights groups accused Hasina Wajid's government of abusing state institutions to solidify its power and suppress dissent.