Protests escalate in Bangladesh; military deployed, curfew imposed
DAWN.com — July 20, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC
Summary: Protests in Bangladesh escalated as student demonstrators stormed Narsingdi jail, freeing hundreds and setting it ablaze. A nationwide curfew was imposed, and military forces were deployed after 105 people were killed in clashes, including 52 on Friday alone. Police banned public gatherings in Dhaka, but unrest continued, highlighting widespread discontent against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, which has been in power for 15 years.
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