Clashes in Bangladesh Demand Prime Minister Hasina's Resignation

At least 72 people, including 14 policemen, died in major clashes across Bangladesh as protesters demand Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation over a government jobs quota system. The Home Ministry imposed a curfew, and social media platforms were ordered to shut down. Violent unrest spread nationwide.

At least 72 people, including 14 policemen, were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday in fierce clashes between protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and ruling party supporters in different parts of Bangladesh on the first day of the non-cooperation movement over a government jobs quota system.

The confrontations escalated early morning as protesters associated with Students Against Discrimination clashed with activists from the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League.

In response to the escalating violence, the Home Ministry declared an indefinite countrywide curfew starting at 6 pm on Sunday. Authorities ordered a shutdown of Meta platforms like Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram, and requested mobile operators to disable 4G mobile internet services. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Hasina labeled the protesters as terrorists and urged the public to suppress them firmly.

(With inputs from agencies.)