23 killed as Bangladesh students demand PM’s resignation and launch civil disobedience movement
Bangladeshi students have launched a civil disobedience movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Today’s protests have resulted in the deaths of 23 people and numerous injuries, according to reports from Reuters.
The student-led protests began in response to the government’s failure to address their demands. Thousands of students have taken to the streets, calling for significant reforms and the resignation of the Prime Minister. The demonstrations, initially peaceful, quickly turned violent as clashes erupted between protesters and police forces.
Moreover, eyewitnesses reported that the police used tear gas and rubber bullets in an attempt to disperse the crowds, while some protesters responded by throwing stones and setting vehicles ablaze. The resulting chaos led to tragic fatalities and numerous injuries.
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In response to the escalating violence, the Bangladeshi government has imposed a curfew starting from 6 PM and has shut down internet services to curb the spread of unrest.
This latest wave of protests follows last month’s demonstrations against a 30% job quota for the children of 1971 war veterans. The previous protests, which lasted several days, saw 200 deaths before the Supreme Court intervened to abolish the quota system.
Despite this victory, students have continued their activism, seeking justice for those killed and injured in the earlier protests.
As the situation remains volatile, both national and international attention is focused on Bangladesh, awaiting the government’s next move and hoping for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
