Bangladesh in Turmoil: Violent Protests Demand Prime Minister's Resignation

Violent clashes broke out in Bangladesh, leaving 32 dead and hundreds injured as protesters demanded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. The non-cooperation movement, led by the Students Against Discrimination, faced opposition from government supporters. The government imposed an indefinite curfew and internet shutdown. Hasina labeled protesters as terrorists and called for their suppression.

Bangladesh in Turmoil: Violent Protests Demand Prime Minister's Resignation
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Violent clashes erupted in Bangladesh on Sunday, resulting in 32 fatalities and hundreds of injuries as protesters demanded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation on the first day of a non-cooperation movement initiated by students.

The clashes began when participants in the protest, seeking the government's resignation, encountered resistance from supporters of the ruling Awami League. The violence extended across multiple districts, with significant casualties reported in Feni, Sirajganj, Munshiganj, and other regions.

In response, the Home Ministry imposed an indefinite curfew starting at 6 pm on Sunday and ordered a shutdown of major social media platforms and 4G mobile internet services. Prime Minister Hasina accused the protesters of being terrorists and called for their suppression. Despite her call for dialogue, protesters gathered at key locations, continuing to demand her resignation.

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