Bangladesh's streets have again erupted with political violence. In early July, a university student protest began over Bangladesh's job quota system that disproportionately benefits the descendants of Bangladesh's 1971 liberation war fighters, which many students view as unfair and outdated. Early last week, peaceful protests turned violent as police and ruling party supporters violently dispersed crowds. At least a
half-dozen people died in early violence, including one man apparently shot by police with his
hands raised, while pro- and anti-government students
clashed around the country.