Bangladeshi Bloodshed: Deadly Protests Erupt as as Pm calls it sabotaged

Deadly Protests Grip Bangladesh and PM Hasina Calls it Sabotaged

At least 32 killed in clashes between protesters and ruling party supporters

Dhaka, Bangladesh – A new wave of deadly protests has swept across Bangladesh, with at least 32 people killed in clashes between demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and ruling party supporters. The unrest began on August 4th as hundreds of thousands gathered nationwide to renew calls for Hasina to step down, in what has evolved from student-led rallies over a job quota system into a broader anti-government movement.

Bangladesh Protests

In the capital Dhaka, protesters wielding sticks crowded into Shahbagh Square, a key gathering point, as police fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowds. Demonstrations also turned violent in other major cities like Bogura, Pabna, Rangpur, Magura, Comilla, Barisal and Feni, with protesters attacking government buildings and vehicles.

Bangladeshi Government response

The government has responded by imposing a nationwide curfew and suspending internet services while accusing opposition parties like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of instigating the unrest. Hasina called an emergency meeting with university heads after student leaders refused calls for dialogue.

“What we want is that our next generation can live freely in the country,” said protester Sakhawat, who blamed Hasina for the deaths of demonstrators. The prime minister has ruled Bangladesh since 2009 and won a fourth consecutive term in January, in an election boycotted by the BNP.

The protests began in July over the reintroduction of a quota system reserving over half of government jobs for certain groups, before escalating into wider anti-government sentiment. At least 200 people were killed in earlier unrest in July.

Challenges

The current wave of violence marks the biggest challenge to Hasina’s rule since January when post-election protests erupted. The government has been accused by rights groups of cracking down on dissent and opposition activists.

While the army has so far backed the government, some former military officers have joined the student movement. The protests have drawn support from across Bangladeshi society, with activists urging a campaign of “non-cooperation” including refusing to pay taxes and utility bills.

With the unrest showing no signs of abating, the situation remains volatile and dangerous for citizens. The government must find a way to address the underlying grievances driving the protests while restoring public order. Failure to do so risks further bloodshed and instability in the days ahead.

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