Bangladesh Protests: At least 300 people have died so far in Bangladesh due to violence, and curfew imposed across the country


Posted on 5th Aug 2024 11:51 am by rohit kumar

Students' protest against reservation continues in Bangladesh. There is a curfew here at 6 pm on Sunday. According to a media report, at least 300 people have died in the violence so far, although no official statement has been issued in this regard. The protesters are organizing a long march to Dhaka today, violating the nationwide curfew.

 

More than 100 people, including 14 policemen, have died in the ongoing violence in Bangladesh. At the same time, hundreds have been injured. Meanwhile, a three-day holiday has also been announced in Bangladesh. The protesting students are continuously demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

 

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Where and how many died?

 

According to a report, five people have died during the violence in Feni. Apart from this, four people have died in Sirajganj, three in Munshiganj, three in Bogura, three in Magura, three in Bhola, three in Rangpur, two in Pabna, two in Sylhet, one in Comilla, one in Jaipurhat, one in Dhaka and one in Barisal.

 

The holiday will be on this day

 

According to local media, the Bangladesh administration has announced a three-day holiday on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to ensure public safety.

 

More than three hundred policemen injured

 

According to the Police Headquarters, 14 policemen have been killed across the country so far in the violence. Of these, 13 have died in Inayatpur police station of Sirajganj. The Bengali-language newspaper reported that one person died in Elliotganj of Comilla. Even more than 300 policemen have been injured.

 

What is the matter?

 

Let us tell you that recently there have been violent clashes between police and student protesters in Bangladesh. The protesting students are demanding the abolition of the controversial reservation system. Under this, 30 percent of government jobs have been reserved for the families of freedom fighters who fought for the independence of Bangladesh in the year 1971.

 

India asked its citizens to be alert

 

Earlier, India had asked its citizens living in Bangladesh to stay in touch and be alert. A social media post issued by the Assistant High Commission of India in Bangladesh said all Indian citizens, including students, living under the jurisdiction of the Indian Assistant High Commission in Sylhet are requested to stay in touch with this office and be alert. In case of any emergency, contact +88-01313076402.

 

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