In Bangladesh, protests against state violence and intimidation have resulted in clashes with the police, who have used tear gas and sound grenades on demonstrators. The unrest began in June over quotas in government jobs, leading to widespread arrests and allegations of human rights violations. The government’s response, including an internet shutdown and a nationwide curfew, has drawn international concern, with the UN expressing worries about mass arrests and the use of excessive force.
- Police detained students and used force during protests in several cities, including Dhaka and Chittagong.
- Protesters are demanding a government they can trust, expressing frustration and anger towards the current administration.
- Rights groups have condemned nearly 10,000 arrests and around 200 deaths in the crackdown following the student-led protests that started in June.
- Bangladesh imposed an internet shutdown and enforced a nationwide curfew to manage the protests, with restrictions being eased recently.
- The UN Secretary-General expressed concerns over mass arrests, excessive use of force, and credible evidence of human rights violations.
- The government plans to ban the Jamaat-e-Islami party and its student wing, blaming them for violence during the protests.
- The European Union has postponed talks with Dhaka on a new cooperation pact due to the ongoing situation.
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