At least 25 people have been killed in Bangladesh as clashes between police and anti-government protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation intensify.<\/p>\n
The latest wave of unrest follows a declaration by student leaders to initiate a campaign of civil disobedience against the government. <\/p>\n
Police have deployed tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators in various regions, resulting in approximately 200 injuries.<\/p>\n
In Dhaka, internet access on mobile devices has been suspended. <\/p>\n
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) confirmed the halt of 4G internet services, though broadband remains operational. <\/p>\n
\u201cWithout 4G and 3G, people cannot communicate using the internet on their mobile devices,\u201d a BTRC official told BBC Bengali, without specifying when services would resume.<\/p>\n
Violence has been reported across the country, including the northern districts of Bogra, Pabna, and Rangpur. <\/p>\n
A nationwide curfew, starting at 18:00 local time (12:00 GMT) on Sunday, has been imposed indefinitely. <\/p>\n
Thousands have gathered in Dhaka’s main square, with clashes reported in other parts of the city.<\/p>\n
Supporters of the ruling Awami League have also been involved in these confrontations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe whole city has turned into a battleground,\u201d an anonymous policeman told AFP, describing scenes where protesters set fire to cars and motorcycles outside a hospital. <\/p>\n
The Students Against Discrimination group, leading the demonstrations, has called for a shutdown of all factories and public transport, urging citizens to withhold taxes and utility payments.<\/p>\n
The protest, initially sparked by demands to abolish quotas in civil service jobs, has morphed into a broader anti-government movement.<\/p>\n
In July, over 200 people were killed, many shot by police, and around 10,000 have been detained in recent crackdowns.<\/p>\n
Despite Prime Minister Hasina’s offer for unconditional dialogue, protesters continue to demand her resignation. Student leader Nahid Islam declared, “Sheikh Hasina should not only resign, there should be a trial for the killings, looting, and corruption.”<\/p>\n
As the Awami League holds counter-marches, the coming days are critical for both sides.<\/p>\n
The government’s response to the protests has further fueled public anger, with many calling for justice and accountability. <\/p>\n
The military has been deployed to restore order, with the army chief reaffirming their commitment to support the state and its people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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