The number of victims of riots in Bangladesh has reached 187 people

Large-scale protests continue in Bangladesh against the quota system for government jobs. According to local media, at least 187 people were killed in the clashes.

The government took drastic measures to quell the unrest: a curfew was extended until Thursday, the internet was shut down across the country, and military patrols were deployed on city streets.

The protests were sparked by Bangladesh's quota system, which reserves 30 percent of government jobs for family members of veterans of the 1971 war of independence. Later, the country's Supreme Court decided to reduce the quota to 7%, but this did not stop the protests.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the restrictive measures will continue until the situation improves.

Business representatives called the shutdown "devastating for business" and called for digital services to be restored.

More than 2,000 people, mostly members of opposition parties, were arrested on charges of violence. Broadband internet services are expected to be restored by Tuesday evening, which may ease the flow of information about the situation in the country.