ALBAWABA- Protests in Bangladesh, initially sparked by grievances over a government jobs quota system, have evolved into a broader anti-government movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The unrest has resulted in at least 80 deaths, including 13 police officers, and numerous injuries in the latest round of violence.
The violence erupted as police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who took to the streets across the country, including in Dhaka, Bogura, Pabna, Rangpur, Magura, Comilla, Barisal, and Feni.
The clash with police at the Enayetpur station in Sirajganj remains under investigation, with the attackers' identities unknown.
The demonstrations, which started in July with students protesting against the quota system for government jobs, have now expanded to a broader call for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation.
The violence has resulted in over 200 deaths since the protests began.
In response, the government has imposed a shoot-on-sight curfew, blocked internet access, and made over 11,000 arrests.
Sheikh Hasina has labeled the protestors as criminals rather than students, urging a strong crackdown on the unrest.
The Students Against Discrimination (SAD) have announced a "March to Dhaka" for tomorrow, August 5th, urging people from across Bangladesh to join the rally demanding the resignation of Sheikh Hasina and her administration.
