Tensions dramatically increased in Bangladesh as protesters stormed a jail, set it ablaze and freed hundreds of inmates. The unprecedented crackdown on protests has killed more than 100 people and engulfed Sheikh Hasina's government in a crisis.
At least 39 people were killed and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles, police posts and other establishments. This is the most serious challenge to PM Sheikh Hasina's government after it was elected for a fourth term.
The violence in Bangladesh dramatically escalated when protesters set fire to the headquarters of the state television network and other government buildings. The Army was called in to help "maintain order" as the country descended into chaos on Thursday.
Student protesters demanding reforms in the quota system for government jobs announced a complete nationwide shutdown on Thursday. At least six people were killed in violent clashes as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to quell the unrest.
Hasina announced a judicial committee to probe the deaths of anti-quota protesters, saying she "deeply regretted" the killings. A nationwide shutdown was announced by the protesters after violent clashes with police and ruling party's student activists left at least six dead.
These incidents are aimed at tarnishing the image of our nation and creating tension with an eye on the general election. But we won't allow these forces to succeed, said Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.
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