Bangladesh: Renewed Protests Demand Prime Minister Hasina’s Resignation -At least 91 people have lost their lives, including 13 police officers, as violent clashes erupt across Bangladesh. The latest unrest has seen protesters take to the streets in large numbers, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The situation turned deadly as police responded with tear gas and stun grenades, attempting to disperse the crowds.
The fatalities were confirmed by both police and medical personnel on Sunday. The violence spread across various regions including the capital, Dhaka, as well as the northern districts of Bogura, Pabna, and Rangpur. Other affected areas include Magura in the west, Comilla in the east, and Barisal and Feni in the south.
An attack on law enforcement occurred at the Enayetpur police station in Sirajganj, a city in the northwest of the country. Authorities have yet to identify the perpetrators behind this assault.
The protests initially began in July, led by students demanding an end to a controversial quota system for government jobs. However, the movement has since expanded, with demonstrators now calling for Prime Minister Hasina’s resignation. The escalating violence has resulted in the deaths of over 200 people since the protests began.
In response to the unrest, Hasina has labeled the protesters as criminals rather than students, accusing them of engaging in sabotage and destructive activities. She has urged the public to confront these actions with force.
The government has taken drastic measures, including blocking internet access and enforcing a shoot-on-sight curfew. In recent weeks, more than 11,000 people have been arrested in connection with the protests.
The violence has been reported in at least 11 districts, including Bogura, Magura, Rangpur, and Sirajganj. The clashes have involved not only protesters and police but also activists from the ruling Awami League party and its allied organizations.
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