Death Toll Surpasses 90 in Bangladesh Amid Anti-Government Protests and Nationwide Curfew

Authorities in Bangladesh have imposed a nationwide curfew in response to escalating anti-government protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The protests, initially sparked by opposition to the government job quota system, have resulted in over 90 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The government’s shutdown of internet services and the calling of supporters to the streets by the ruling Awami League party have further intensified the situation. A crackdown last month, which resulted in at least 200 deaths, temporarily dispersed the protests, but demonstrators have returned, gaining wider support from civil society.

• More than 90 people killed and hundreds injured in anti-government protests.
• Nationwide curfew imposed, and internet services shut down by the government.
• Demonstrators demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
• Clashes between protesters and supporters of the ruling Awami League party escalate.
• Protests initially sparked by opposition to the government job quota system.
• Last month’s crackdown resulted in at least 200 deaths, dispersing protests temporarily.
• Prime Minister Hasina describes protesters engaging in sabotage as criminal and calls for them to be dealt with firmly.
• Civil disobedience movement calls for citizens to not pay taxes or utility bills.
• Death toll has climbed to 43, according to reports, with increasing support for demonstrators from the wider population.
• Questions raised about the loyalty and role of the police and military in handling the protests.
• Concerns over the potential for an independent investigation into police conduct and the use of unlawful force.
• Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for dialogue, but protest leaders say the time for dialogue has ended.

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