Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 04:47am on 29 Oct 2023,Sunday International
Dhaka was marred by political violence as clashes between Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Awami League supporters escalated, leading to the death of a BNP activist and a police officer. The US Department of State condemned the violence, expressing concern. Amid rising tensions ahead of the 2024 elections, the US Embassy in Dhaka called for calm. Yesterday over 100,000 supporters of Bangladesh's main opposition parties rallied in Dhaka, demanding the Prime Minister's resignation for impartial elections. Clashes resulted in injuries, torched vehicles, and vandalized property. Law enforcement intervened, firing tear gas and using firearms to disperse the crowds. Investigations are ongoing into the incidents.
