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Anti-protectionism in Bangladesh: Nationwide curfew, internet crackdown

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Dhaka: Violence has started again on Sunday in Bangladesh. 93 people died in this violence while more than 200 were injured. In less than a week, more than 200 people died in anti-reservation violence in the country. The violence was stopped after the Bangladesh Supreme Court reduced the reservation limit. Now, based on this reservation issue, the anti-Sunday parties have demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister, thousands of violent people took to the streets and burnt vehicles. The police used tear gas to control the rioters. As a result, there was a fight between both of them. 14 policemen have died in the nationwide clashes. Violent incidents have occurred in Begra, Pabna, Rangpur, Mugura and Comilla, including the capital Dhaka. In view of the violence, the Interior Ministry has issued an indefinite curfew from 6 pm on Sunday. Prime Minister Hasina said that the protest that has started in the country is not a student movement. Terrorists have started this violence. Therefore, he has instructed the administration to suppress the violence with a strong hand. It is planned to create anarchy in the country in the name of protest.The Prime Minister has called an urgent meeting of the National Security Committee to take necessary steps to control the violence. Along with this, he has called upon the countrymen to control the violence. The terrorists have killed 4 workers of the ruling Awami League. The Prime Minister said that the violence that has started in the country is between the ruling party and the opposition party.

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