Violence erupts again in Bangladesh: 72 people dead, curfew imposed across the country

Bangladesh: Violence erupted on the first day of the “non-cooperation” movement started on Sunday in Bangladesh demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in which 72 people were killed and hundreds were injured.

Wave of violence in Bangladesh: 72 killed, curfew across the country

Bangladesh: Serious violence took place on Sunday on the first day of the “non-cooperation” movement organized by student movement organizations demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh. 72 people were killed and hundreds were injured in clashes between protesters and supporters of the ruling Awami League.

When the protesters arrived to attend the non-cooperation program, workers of Awami League, Chhatra League and Jubo League opposed them, which escalated the conflict between the two sides.

According to the Prothom Alo newspaper, “So far 72 people have lost their lives during the violence in 13 districts of Bangladesh.” In view of this situation, the Home Ministry has ordered an indefinite curfew across the country from Sunday evening. Government agencies have issued instructions to shut down Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram, and mobile providers have also been asked to stop 4G internet service.

The ‘Students Against Discrimination Platform’ has announced to start a complete “non-cooperation” movement from today with the sole demand of the resignation of the government.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said: Violators are not students, but terrorists

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has recently reacted to the violence and vandalism taking place in Bangladesh. She clarified that those who are committing violence in the name of protest are not students, but terrorists.

Hasina appealed to the public to take strict and decisive action against these elements. She said, “I request the countrymen to take strict action against these terrorists so that peace and security can be restored.”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina convenes security committee meeting

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina convened an emergency meeting of the National Committee on Security Affairs at Ganabhaban, which was attended by the heads of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) and other top security officials. The meeting was held at a time when violence is once again escalating in many parts of the country.

The protests have shut down many shops and malls in Dhaka, and hundreds of students and working people gathered at Shahbagh, bringing traffic to a standstill. The protesters are raising slogans demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Hasina and demanding justice for those killed during the recent reservation reform protests. On the first day of the non-cooperation movement, protesters also gathered at the Science Lab intersection in the capital and raised anti-government slogans.

Violence on BSMMU campus: Protesters raised the bugle against the government

Unknown attackers created a ruckus at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Sunday and set several vehicles on fire. According to the newspaper ‘Daily Star’, the attackers armed with sticks and rods damaged private cars, ambulances, motorcycles and buses parked in the hospital premises, creating an atmosphere of fear among patients, their attendants, doctors and other staff.

The protesters are demanding the resignation of the government, rejecting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s invitation for talks. The organizers of the movement have called on students of schools, colleges, universities, private universities, and madrassas as well as workers, professionals, political activists and ordinary citizens to join the protest.

The head of the anti-government protests, Nahid Islam, has announced a new demonstration and mass sit-in on Monday. During this sit-in, they will unveil martyr memorial plaques in memory of those killed during the recent reservation reform movement.