The United States has condemned the attack on the protesting students, demanding cancellation of quota system in government jobs.

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller at a regular press briefing on Monday (July 15) said the country is monitoring the ongoing quota movement.

In reply to a question of journalists during the briefing, Miller said the US was aware of the attack on the students and was monitoring reports of widespread student protests in Dhaka and around Bangladesh.

“The freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are essential building blocks of any thriving democracy, and we condemn any violence against peaceful protesters. Our thoughts are with those who have been impacted by this violence,” he said.

The State Department spokesperson mentioned that two people were killed so far and hundreds of protesters were injured after they came under attack during their demonstrations.