Bangladesh riots: Almost 100 killed in deadliest day since start of protests

Le Monde

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At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday in a wave of violence across the country of 170 million people as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters.
CNA
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The situation in Bangladesh escalated dramatically on Monday as thousands of violent protesters stormed the Bangladesh Parliament building, following a rampage at Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s official residence, Ganabhaban, in Dhaka.
Asianet Newsable
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Students protested for fairer access to government jobs and were met with violence, including the killing of nearly 300 people, sparking a broader movement for justice that has forced Hasina to step down.
Guardian
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However, as soon as the ex-PM left the country, protesters not only stormed into the official residence where Hasina was residing, but also barged into the country's parliament on Monday.
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