Over 300 dead: protests in Bangladesh, prime minister resigns and leaves the country

Over 300 dead: protests in Bangladesh, prime minister resigns and leaves the country Protests and demonstrations began in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka the day before. Clashes broke out between activists from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, the ruling Awami League and police. ️ Highlights: ▪️ Demonstrators demand the resignation of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Back in July, students demanded the cancellation of the quota system for civil service jobs. They believe the system unfairly restricts access to government jobs. ▪️ Police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters, and a nationwide curfew was imposed in the country ▪️ The death toll in Bangladesh in a wave of unrest has risen to 300, AFP reports ▪️ Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned amid protests and flew to India in a military helicopter, Prothom Alo Daily says (2d video) ▪️ Protesters in Bangladesh stormed PM Hasina’s official residence, army commander holds meeting with political pa... Source: DruschbaFM - English