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There was a demand for the resignation of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh since January
Violence has once again started in Bangladesh. This time thousands of protesters have come out on the streets demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. So far 32 people have died in the clash between protesters and police on Sunday (August 4). Dozens of people have been injured.
The government has imposed curfew across the country to control the violence. The police used tear gas and smoke grenades to disperse the crowd. To control the violence, the Hasina government has shut down the internet. Along with this, social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and X have also been banned.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed the police to deal strictly with the protesters
Sheikh Hasina became the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the fourth consecutive time in January this year. However, the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boycotted this election. BNP was demanding the resignation of Sheikh Hasina from the post of Prime Minister to conduct fair elections. After the election results were announced, violence and protests started across the country.
2 workers going to work died after being shot during the violence
Two workers died in a three-way clash between police, ruling party and opposition party workers in Munsiganj, Bangladesh. According to Munsiganj District Hospital, the workers died due to bullet injuries. Giving clarification on the incident, the police said that no bullet was fired from their side. 30 people were also injured in this clash.
Clashes broke out between workers of the ruling Awami League and protesters in the northeastern district of Pabna. Three people were killed in this clash, while more than 50 people were injured. Protesters attacked Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College in the capital Dhaka. During the attack, protesters vandalized the hospital.
Indian High Commission issued warning
The Indian High Commission has issued an advisory for Indians and students living in Bangladesh. The High Commission has asked Indians to be cautious while posting on social media platforms.
Also, the High Commission has provided helpline number +88-01313076402 for any kind of assistance or help in case of emergency.
More than 150 killed in anti-reservation violence
Last month, there were violent protests in Bangladesh over the abolition of reservation in government jobs. More than 150 people died in these protests.
The Bangladesh government had abolished the 56% reservation given to different categories in 2018, but on June 5 this year, the High Court there overturned the government’s decision and re-implemented the reservation. After this, violent protests started across the country.
More than 10 thousand students were arrested in anti-reservation protests
However, on 21 July, the Supreme Court changed the High Court’s decision and reduced the reservation limit from 56% to 7%. Out of this, 5% reservation will be given to the families of freedom fighters which was 30% earlier. The remaining 2% will include ethnic minorities, transgenders and Divyangs. The Supreme Court said that 93% of the jobs will be given on the basis of merit.
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