Protests against government: 70 dead in uprising in Bangladesh | Politics
Dhaka- Violent protests against the government have flared up again.
In violent street battles between demonstrators and police, Bangladesh According to several media outlets, around 70 people were killed.
Mass protests at the Shaheed Minar in Dhaka
In several cities in the South Asian country, clashes broke out between supporters and opponents of the Awami League, the party of controversial Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (76).
Completely destroyed buses at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib University in Dhaka
At least five people were killed and dozens injured in the capital Dhaka, police and eyewitnesses said. In the northwest of the country, twelve police officers were beaten to death, a police representative said.
Curfew and three-day holiday for all residents
In response, the Interior Ministry imposed a complete curfew on Sunday. It will remain in place indefinitely. From Monday, all citizens will also be on a three-day holiday.
In addition, according to observers, access to the Internet has been partially cut off. Social networks and messenger services such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Why are people taking to the streets?
The demonstrators are demanding the resignation of the autocratic Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The protests began in July. Students initially protested against the reintroduction of a quota system for the allocation of public sector jobs, which has since been reversed. According to official figures, around 150 people were killed. Around 10,000 people were arrested by the police.
A policeman fires tear gas at protesters in Bogura
On Saturday, students also called for civil disobedience. Many shops remained closed. Demonstrators blocked important roads throughout the day.
The police tried to disperse the demonstrators by using tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets.
Relatives mourn the death of a protester in a Dhaka hospital
Under Hasina's leadership, poor, predominantly Muslim Bangladesh experienced an economic boom. Recently, however, high inflation has caused problems for the people. In the country with more than 170 million inhabitants, unemployment is high.
Human rights organizations accuse Hasina of targeting her opponents and critics and of having thousands of them arrested. Freedom of expression and freedom of the press have also suffered under her government.
Further actions have been announced for Monday. Hasina: “Those who are now protesting on the streets are not students, they are terrorists who want to destabilize our nation.”