A new wave of violence has erupted in Bangladesh, leading to the deaths of more than 20 people and injuring hundreds as student protesters clashed with police and ruling party activists. The demonstrations, which have seen increasing intensity over recent weeks, demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The protests began last month with students calling for an end to a quota system for government jobs, which they claim is unfair. The situation quickly escalated into widespread violence, resulting in over 200 fatalities. The recent clashes have further intensified the crisis, with fatalities reported across multiple districts.
To date, at least 11,000 people have been arrested as part of the government's crackdown on the protests.
Despite these calls, offices, banks, and factories remained open, though commuters in Dhaka and other cities faced significant challenges.
Protesters in these regions, supported by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), clashed with police and activists from the ruling Awami League and its allies.
The administration of Prime Minister Hasina has accused the BNP and the banned Jamaat-e-Islami party, along with their student wings, of inciting violence. Meanwhile, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the BNP secretary-general, reiterated the opposition's call for the government to step down to restore order.
In a bid to quell the unrest, Prime Minister Hasina offered to meet with student leaders. However, this offer was rejected by a protest coordinator who insisted on a single demand: the resignation of the prime minister.
- Abu Hena, a hospital official in Munshiganj district, reported two deaths from injuries sustained during the protests.
- Additional reports indicated another 21 deaths across 11 districts.
The violence and the government's response have drawn significant national and international attention, highlighting the critical state of political and social tensions in Bangladesh.
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