US EditionBangladesh opposition chief detained day after violent anti-government protest
- Over 1,400 opposition activists have been arrested and charged with violence during recent clashes in Bangladesh, where protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ahead of upcoming elections.
- The leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party , Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has been detained for questioning over an alleged attack on the home of the country's chief justice. Protests against the prime minister have turned violent, resulting in multiple injuries, deaths, and the torching of police vehicles.
- Western governments and human rights organizations have expressed concern over the political climate in Bangladesh, accusing Hasina's ruling party of targeting activists and political opponents. The United States has warned of possible visa restrictions on those responsible for the violence.
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Bangladesh opposition leader arrested after anti-government protest turns into clash with police
A Dhaka court on Sunday ordered the arrest of Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary-general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and dozens of members of the BNP after a major opposition protest held on Saturday in Dhaka. The demonstration, with over 100,000 protesters, spawned clashes between protesters and police. A police officer was killed during the protest and over 100 people were injured. The protesters accused the Bangladeshi gove…
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