“300 Dead, Sheikh Hasina Facing Criticism: An Overview of the Violent Protests in Bangladesh”
On Sunday in Bangladesh, at least 98 people were killed and hundreds were injured as police deployed tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Hasina. During her two terms and 20 years as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the ongoing protests, which have resulted in over 300 deaths, represent perhaps Sheikh Hasina’s most significant challenge. On Sunday alone, at least 98 people were killed and hundreds injured as police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up tens of thousands of demonstrators calling for her resignation. This violence marked …
