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Bangladesh in flames: Death toll reaches 440

The clashes between protesters and ruling Awami League supporters have resulted in widespread destruction, including attacks on Hasina's residence, ministers' homes, and business establishments.

News Arena Network - Dhaka - UPDATED: August 6, 2024, 05:15 PM - 2 min read

Bangladesh in flames: Death toll reaches 440

(Right) People gather around the residence of Bangladeshi prime minister in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 05 August 2024. In an address to the nation, Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned after weeks of unrest and an interim government will be formed to run the country. Dhaka authorities have imposed a new curfew starting 06:00 p.m. local time on 04 August. As casualties mounted and law enforcement struggled to contain the unrest, the Bangladeshi government on 20 July 2024 had imposed an initial nationwide curfew and deployed military forces after violence broke out in Dhaka and other regions following student-led protests demanding reforms to the government's job quota system.

Bangladesh continues to flume in the fire of violence. The death toll in Bangladesh's anti-government protests has climbed to 440, with 100 additional fatalities reported after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country. Despite the high death toll, signs of normalcy have begun to emerge, with police and army patrols, reopened schools, and increased public transport.

The situation in Dhaka has although, largely calmed, with buses and traders returning to the streets, a local media portal reported.

Government vehicles are operating, and many battery-run rickshaws are plying the roads. However, the aftermath of the protests still lingers, with low attendance reported in educational institutions.

The clashes between protesters and ruling Awami League supporters have resulted in widespread destruction, including attacks on Hasina's residence, ministers' homes, and business establishments.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has called for political parties to restore law and order and directed the armed forces to protect lives, properties, and state assets.

The protests, sparked by a controversial job quota system, have seen 440 deaths in 21 days, with reports of bullet injuries, vandalism, and arson. The government's announcement of the quota system in June has led to escalating tensions, culminating in the recent unrest.

In the aftermath, the Secretariat has seen low attendance, with ministers and MPs absent.

Army personnel are accompanying police officers, and pictures of Hasina have been removed from offices. As the situation slowly returns to normal, the country grapples with the aftermath of the protests and the challenges ahead.

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