Bangladesh Protests Renewed Amid Calls for Prime Minister's Resignation and Justice for Victims

At least 55 people were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday, with the government declaring an indefinite nationwide curfew and a three-day general holiday.

Protests in Bangladesh continued on Friday, August 2, with thousands of demonstrators gathering in the capital city of Dhaka. The protests, organized by Students Against Discrimination, were sparked by the deaths of over 200 people during demonstrations against job quotas in the civil service. The protesters, who numbered over 2,000, chanted anti-government slogans and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. However, the protests were met with violence, as police clashed with dozens of students and security officials fired teargas and stun grenades. At least seven protesters were reportedly hit by bullets after pro-ruling party groups allegedly opened fire on them. Pro-government groups also held rallies in the city, adding to the tensions.