AnyTV News Violence again in Bangladesh, 12 people died in clashes between protesters and ruling party

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Protesters on the street in Bangladesh.

Dhaka: The violence that has been going on for months in Bangladesh has once again gained momentum. In the capital Dhaka, a fierce clash broke out today between supporters of the ruling Awami League and people protesting demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. At least 12 people were killed and 30 others were injured during this. The protesters arrived to participate in a ‘non-cooperation program’ demanding the resignation of the government. Workers of Awami League, Chhatra League and Jubo League opposed them and then a clash broke out between the two sides. The newspaper ‘Dhaka Tribune’ said in a report, “At least two people were killed and 30 others were injured in a clash between protesters and Awami League supporters in Munshiganj.”

The report, however, did not reveal the identities of the deceased. According to a report by news portal ‘BDNews24’, the protesters demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and raised slogans demanding justice for those killed in recent protests over reservation reforms. Protesters also gathered at the Science Lab Square in the capital on the first day of the non-cooperation movement and raised anti-government slogans. Protest organizers said demonstrations and rallies would also be held at Science Lab, Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Technical, Mirpur-10, Rampura, Tejgaon, Farmgate, Panthapath, Jatrabari and Uttara in Dhaka.

Vehicles were set on fire

According to the newspaper ‘Daily Star’, on Sunday, unidentified people set several vehicles on fire at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). According to the report, people carrying sticks were seen vandalising private cars, ambulances, motorcycles and buses on the hospital premises, creating fear among patients, attendants, doctors and other staff. (Language)