Internet and mobile services cut amid violent protests in Bangladesh

The internet clampdown came after violence escalated on Thursday as students attempted to impose a “complete shutdown” on the country.

Students clash with riot police during a protest against a quota system for government jobs, in Dhaka, Bangladesh (Rajib Dhar/AP)

Internet and mobile services were cut off in Bangladesh on Friday following days of violent protests over the allocation of government jobs, with local media reporting at least 28 people had been killed this week.

The weeks-long protests are the biggest since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was re-elected for a fourth consecutive term in a January election boycotted by the main opposition parties.