At least 76 people have died in Bangladesh due to increasing violence between police and anti-government protesters.
Student leaders have started a civil disobedience campaign demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. The situation escalated when protesters attacked a police station in Sirajganj, killing 13 officers.
Initially, the student protests were about ending job quotas for war veterans’ families, but now they are calling for broader changes.
The protests have spread across the country, with reports of shootings, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Over 270 people have died since the protests began in July.
A curfew is in effect nationwide, and internet access on mobile devices has been cut off in the capital, Dhaka. Despite the government’s claims of restraint, there have been numerous deaths and injuries.
Prime Minister Hasina has labeled the protesters as terrorists aiming to destabilize the nation, while the Law and Justice Minister suggested that there could have been more bloodshed without restraint.
The protests have turned Dhaka into a battleground, with protesters setting fires and clashing with police. Student leaders are calling for more protests and a shutdown of factories and public transport.
Around 10,000 people have been detained, including opposition supporters and students. Some ex-military personnel support the students, criticizing the government’s actions.
The protests challenge Ms. Hasina, who was recently re-elected, and began over a job quota issue but have now expanded to demand her resignation.
Despite her offer for dialogue, the students have refused, continuing to demand justice for those killed and injured. The government argues that police acted in self-defense, but the situation remains tense.
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