Bangladesh Protests Turn Deadly: 91 Killed, Hundreds Injured as Government Imposes Curfew and Internet Shutdown

Bangladesh: At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured in Bangladesh on Sunday as police clashed with protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. The death toll is the highest from any protest in Bangladesh’s recent history. An indefinite curfew was imposed, and internet services were shut down as the government struggled to control the violence.

Protesters blocked highways, and violence spread nationwide, with police stations and ruling party offices targeted. Thirteen policemen were beaten to death in Sirajganj, and several people, including students and a ruling party leader, were killed in Dhaka.

India advised its nationals to avoid travel to Bangladesh. In Munsiganj, two construction workers were killed, and 30 others were injured during clashes. More deaths occurred in Pabna, Feni, Lakshmipur, and other districts.

The government has been criticized for using excessive force, which it denies. The army chief emphasized the military’s commitment to maintaining security, and further updates are expected.