The images are broadcast live on television. In Bangladesh, thousands of anti-government protesters stormed the Prime Minister’s palace on Monday, August 5, in Dhaka, the capital. A source close to the leader told AFP on condition of anonymity that she had left her residence “for a safer place”. A massive security presence was deployed in the capital ahead of a planned mass demonstration demanding Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, with the army and police blocking access to the streets leading to the head of government’s office. Follow our live coverage.
Curfew and internet cut off. Ahead of the march by anti-government protesters in the capital, a large security presence was deployed in Dhaka, with the army and police blocking access to the streets leading to the prime minister’s office. Witnesses cited by AFP said large crowds tore down roadblocks in the capital of This country of 170 million inhabitants where students are contesting, against a backdrop of acute unemployment among graduates, the favours enjoyed by those close to the government to become civil servants.
At least 300 dead in one month. According to an AFP tally based on data from police, officials and doctors at hospitals, clashes between opponents of Sheikh Hasina and government supporters have left at least 300 people dead since the movement began a month ago. On Sunday, 94 people were killed in new clashes across the country, including at least 14 police officers, according to a police spokesman.