The clashes between student protesters, police, and ruling party activists in Bangladesh led to 91 deaths and hundreds of injuries. 14 police officers have also been killed in Sirajganj, Bangladesh government sources said.
New Delhi: A new surge of violence erupted across several cities in Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka. The clashes between student protesters, police, and ruling party activists led to 91 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The protestors are demanding the removal of Sheikh Hasina and her government following protests last month that began with students calling for an end to a quota system for government jobs.
Bangladesh Protests:
- The clashes broke out Sunday morning when protesters attending the non-cooperation programme under the banner of the Students Against Discrimination with the one-point demand of the government’s resignation over a job quota system faced opposition from the supporters of the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists.
- At least 91 people have been killed in clashes, shootings and counter-chases across the country surrounding the non-cooperation program. The government imposed an indefinite nationwide curfew at 6 pm on Sunday, marking the first such step since the protests began last month. Indian officials in Bangladesh have advised citizens to “remain alert” due to the unstable situation.
- 14 police officers were killed in Sirajganj and the total death toll now has now reached 91, Bangladesh government sources said.
- The internet has been snapped and Facebook and WhatsApp have been blocked, sources said. The nationwide ban on social media platforms was imposed by the Bangladesh government on August 2.
- According to the sources, 14 policemen have been killed across the country. Of them, 13 were killed in Sirajganj’s Enayetpur police station. One person was killed in Comilla’s Elliotganj, the paper said. More than 300 policemen were injured.
- “All Indian nationals including students living in the jurisdiction of the Assistant High Commission of India, Sylhet are requested to be in touch with this office and are advised to remain alert. In case of emergencies, please contact +88-01313076402,” the Assistant High Commission said in a post on X.
