Bangladesh shuts down schools after student protests
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Presenter Rahul Tandon explores what lies ahead for Bangladesh after the government indefinitely closed all schools and colleges. Six people have died in student protests over a quota system for government employment. French President Emmanuel Macron’s government has resigned . It follows political deadlock in France as it prepares to host the Summer Olympics. Rwandan leader Paul Kagame is poised to extend his 24-year reign. Provisional election results indicate he has secured a fourth term with 99 percent of the vote.
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