Bangladesh: Students' protest against reservation continues in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh government has announced curfew across Bangladesh from 6 pm on Sunday. 91 people have died in the recent violence in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, a three-day holiday has also been announced in Bangladesh. The protesting students are continuously demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
According to a report, five people have died during the violence in Fani. Apart from this, four people have died in Sirajganj, three in Munshiganj, three in Bogura, three in Magura, three in Bhola, three in Rangpur, two in Pabna, two in Sylhet, one in Comilla, one in Jaipurhat, one each in Dhaka and Barisal. Meanwhile, the Home Ministry of Bangladesh has announced curfew across the country from 6 pm on Sunday. Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, mobile internet will remain closed during the curfew.
meeting called by Sheikh Hasina
After this, 72 people were killed in clashes between opponents and supporters of the ruling Awami League on Sunday. Apart from this, thousands of people gathered in different parts of Bangladesh and started demanding the resignation of Sheikh Hasina. It is reported that Sheikh Hasina called a meeting of the National Committee on Security Affairs at her private residence Gana Bhavan. During this, she said, 'Those who are damaging government property in the name of protest are not students but terrorists. I appeal to the countrymen to give a befitting reply to such people.' During this, the Prime Minister's security advisor was also present.
200 people died in protests in Bangladesh
Let us tell you that protests are going on against reservation in Bangladesh and more than 200 people have died in it. On Saturday, protesters blocked the main roads in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. Let us tell you that recently there was a violent clash between police and student protesters in Bangladesh.
In fact, the protesting students are demanding the abolition of the controversial reservation system. Under this, 30 percent of government jobs have been reserved for the families of freedom fighters who fought for the independence of Bangladesh in 1971.
Students refused to talk
Earlier on Saturday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met the vice-chancellors of various universities. In fact, Sheikh Hasina had invited the protesting students to her private residence for talks. However, the protesters refused any kind of talks with the PM. The students have demanded the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.
India has asked its citizens to remain alert
India has asked its citizens living in Bangladesh to stay in touch and remain alert. A social media post issued by the Assistant High Commission of India in Bangladesh said, “All Indian nationals, including students, living under the jurisdiction of the Indian Assistant High Commission in Sylhet are requested to stay in touch with this office and remain alert.” In case of any emergency, contact +88-01313076402.