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At least 76 people have been killed in Bangladesh amid worsening clashes between police and anti-government protesters.
Axar.az reports that the unrest comes as student leaders have declared a campaign of civil disobedience to demand that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina step down.
Thirteen police officers were killed when thousands of people attacked a police station in the district of Sirajganj, police said.
The student protest started with a demand to abolish quotas in civil service jobs last month, but has now turned into a wider anti-government movement.
Both police and some supporters of the governing party were seen shooting at anti-government protesters with live ammunition. Police also used tear gas and rubber bullets.
The total death toll since the protest movement began in July now stands at over 270.
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2024.08.04 / 21:53
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Author
Axar.az
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