🇧🇩 PROTESTERS DESTROY STATUE OF THE OUSTED PM’S FATHER
In a protest in Bangladesh, demonstrators have torn down the statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nation's founding father and father of the recently ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 5, 2024
The country is experiencing significant unrest, with violent protests leading to a nationwide curfew and internet shutdown. The protests, initially sparked by opposition to a government job quota system, have escalated into broader anti-government demonstrations. The situation has resulted in numerous casualties and widespread violence.
Sources:
www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/bangladesh-s-pm-flees-country-amid-deadly-riots/ar-AA1ofwFE
www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/is-pak-behind-bangladesh-protests/ar-AA1of2hM
news.un.org/en/story/2024/08/1152811