04.08.2024 20:50
The number of deaths in the anti-government protests, which were organized to draw attention to the violence that occurred during the protests against the allocation of quotas in the public sector for the families of those who participated in the Liberation War in Bangladesh, has risen to 93. The protesters are demanding the resignation of the prime minister, and an indefinite curfew has been imposed in the capital.
The death toll in the ongoing "quota decision in the public sector" protests in Bangladesh has risen to 93.
DEATH TOLL RISES TO 93
Following the deaths of over 200 people in previous weeks due to protests against the "quota decision in the public sector," anti-government demonstrations continue in Bangladesh. According to Prothom Alo newspaper, in the renewed protests, the protesters demanded the resignation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. The number of deaths in clashes between police and anti-government protesters during the protests in various parts of the country has reached 93.
INDEFINITE CURFEW IN THE CAPITAL
Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina referred to those resorting to violence under the guise of protests as "terrorists" in her statement. Hasina warned that the government would take strict measures against the "criminals." According to Dhaka Tribune newspaper, the Ministry of Interior announced that an "indefinite curfew" was imposed in Dhaka and some regions unless otherwise specified. The government declared a 3-day official holiday in the country.
ACCESS BLOCKED TO FACEBOOK AND WHATSAPP
In addition, the government ordered the shutdown of mobile internet, and Facebook and WhatsApp were also blocked in the country. Partial curfews have been implemented in Bangladesh since the end of July.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Protests began after the decision to allocate quotas in the public sector for the children of those who served in the 1971 War of Independence in Bangladesh. Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, the Minister of Interior of Bangladesh, announced that 147 people had died in the protests, and news reports stated that the death toll exceeded 200.
Approximately 2,000 people gathered in various parts of the capital Dhaka to mourn those who died in the protests that started in July, and the police surrounded the protesters who were protesting against the government with slogans. In Uttara region of the capital, the police clashed with student protesters, using tear gas and sound bombs.
During the demonstrations held to draw attention to the "deaths, detentions, attacks, and disappearances" in the protests against the "quota decision in the public sector," one police officer and two individuals were killed, and more than 100 people were injured.