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Herald Malaysia
5 days ago
- Politics
- Herald Malaysia
3 killed in Bangladesh after clashes in Hasina's hometown
Police clash with protesters after Awami League tries to block rally marking uprising anniversary Jul 17, 2025 Anti-riot police personnel patrol along a street ravaged with burning plastic chairs, allegedly vandalized by the Awami League party activists rebuking a rally by the newly formed National Citizen's Party, in Gopalganj on July 16. (photo: AFP) By AFP, Gopalganj At least three people were killed in Bangladesh on July 16 after clashes broke out between police and supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, authorities clashes were triggered after members of Hasina's Awami League attempted to foil a rally by the National Citizen's Party (NCP), made up of many students who spearheaded the uprising last year. Three people were killed after police got involved, and 17 others sustained various injuries, including bullet wounds, said Monoj Baral, a nurse at the Gopalganj District Hospital. "One of the deceased was identified as Ramjan Sikdar. Families took away two other bodies," Baral said. Gopalganj authorities imposed a curfew in the district following the violence. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus termed the attempt to foil the NCP rally "a shameful violation of their fundamental rights." "This heinous act... will not go unpunished," a statement from his office said. The NCP was scheduled to hold the rally as part of their countrywide "July March" program to commemorate the uprising anniversary, local media reported. Gopalganj is a stronghold of the Awami League, as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman -- the founding president of Bangladesh -- hailed from this district, and Hasina also contested elections from this constituency. Hasnat Abdullah, an NCP coordinator, said those rallying took refuge at a police station after being attacked. "We don't feel safe at all. They threatened to burn us alive," Hasnat said. The NCP has called for a blockade in response to the
Gulf Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Four killed in Bangladesh after clashes in ousted PM Hasina's hometown
At least four people were killed in Bangladesh on Wednesday after clashes broke out between police and supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, authorities said. Bangladeshi security forces on Wednesday clashed with supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, leaving at least four people dead and scores injured, a hospital official and local media said. The violence erupted in the morning and spread as a new political party formed by students who led the uprising against Hasina in August last year announced a march toward southwestern Gopalgani district, Hasina's ancestral home, and her Awami League party's stronghold. TV footage showed pro-Hasina activists armed with sticks attacking police and setting vehicles on fire as a convoy of about 20 vehicles carrying the leaders of the National Citizen Party arrived as part of commemorations of the uprising. Army personnel patrol a street on an armoured vehicle after Awami League party activists allegedly clashed with security personnel. AFP Top leaders of the party took shelter in the office of the local police chief as footage showed some of them were being escorted by soldiers to an armored vehicle for safety. Jibitesh Biswas, a senior official of a state-run hospital, told reporters that at least three people were brought in dead. The country's leading English-language Daily Star reported that four people died. Later on Wednesday, authorities imposed an overnight curfew in the district. The clashes were triggered after members of Hasina's Awami League attempted to foil a rally by the National Citizens Party (NCP), made up of many students who spearheaded the uprising last year. Four people were killed after police got involved, and 17 others sustained various injuries, including bullet wounds, said Monoj Baral, a nurse at the Gopalganj District Hospital. "One of the deceased was identified as Ramjan Sikdar. Families took away two other bodies," Baral told AFP. Gopalganj authorities imposed a curfew in the district following the violence. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus termed the attempt to foil the NCP rally "a shameful violation of their fundamental rights." "This heinous act... will not go unpunished," a statement from his office said. The NCP was scheduled to hold the rally as part of their countrywide "July March" programme to commemorate the uprising anniversary, local media reported. Gopalganj is a stronghold of the Awami League, as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman — the founding president of Bangladesh — hailed from this district, and Hasina also contested elections from this constituency. Hasnat Abdullah, an NCP coordinator, said those rallying took refuge at a police station after being attacked. "We don't feel safe at all. They threatened to burn us alive," Hasnat told AFP. The NCP has called for a blockade in response to the violence. Agencies
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
3 Killed After Clashes In Sheikh Hasina's Hometown In Bangladesh
At least three people were killed in Bangladesh on Wednesday after clashes broke out between police and supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, authorities said. The clashes were triggered after members of Hasina's Awami League attempted to foil a rally by the National Citizens Party (NCP), made up of many students who spearheaded the uprising last year. Three people were killed after police got involved, and 17 others sustained various injuries, including bullet wounds, said Monoj Baral, a nurse at the Gopalganj District Hospital. "One of the them was identified as Ramjan Sikdar. Families took away two other bodies," Baral told AFP. Gopalganj authorities imposed a curfew in the district following the violence. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus termed the attempt to foil the NCP rally "a shameful violation of their fundamental rights". "This heinous act... will not go unpunished," a statement from his office said. The NCP was scheduled to hold the rally as part of their countrywide "July March" programme to commemorate the uprising anniversary, local media reported. Gopalganj is a stronghold of the Awami League, as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman -- the founding president of Bangladesh -- hailed from this district, and Hasina also contested elections from this constituency. Hasnat Abdullah, an NCP coordinator, said those rallying took refuge at a police station after being attacked. "We don't feel safe at all. They threatened to burn us alive," Hasnat told AFP. The NCP has called for a blockade in response to the violence.
Kuwait Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Violence erupts at Bangladesh youth rally; four killed
GOPALGUNJ: A man suffering a bullet wound is taken to the hospital on a bicycle cart after Awami League party activists allegedly clashed with security personnel in Gopalganj on July 16, 2025. -- AFP DHAKA: Violence erupted on Wednesday at a rally of Bangladesh's youth-led National Citizen Party in the southern town of Gopalganj, with four people killed and more injured according to local media. Deadly student-led protests forced long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India in August last year, and since then there have been delays over promised reforms, growing protests and political division. Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, who took over as interim head, said in a post on X that members of the NCP, police and media were attacked during a peaceful rally on Wednesday, with cars vandalized and individuals assaulted. 'Preventing young citizens from peacefully holding a rally to commemorate the one-year anniversary of their revolutionary movement is a shameful violation of their fundamental rights,' he said, blaming Hasina's political party the Awami League and its student group for Wednesday's violence. The clashes were triggered after members of Hasina's Awami League attempted to foil a rally by the National Citizens Party (NCP), made up of many students who spearheaded the uprising last year. Three people were killed after police got involved, and 17 others sustained various injuries, including bullet wounds, said Monoj Baral, a nurse at the Gopalganj District Hospital. 'One of the deceased was identified as Ramjan Sikdar. Families took away two other bodies,' Baral told AFP. Gopalganj authorities imposed a curfew in the district following the violence. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus termed the attempt to foil the NCP rally 'a shameful violation of their fundamental rights'. 'This heinous act... will not go unpunished,' a statement from his office said. The NCP was scheduled to hold the rally as part of their countrywide 'July March' program to commemorate the uprising anniversary, local media reported. Gopalganj is a stronghold of the Awami League, as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman — the founding president of Bangladesh — hailed from this district, and Hasina also contested elections from this constituency. Hasnat Abdullah, an NCP coordinator, said those rallying took refuge at a police station after being attacked. 'We don't feel safe at all. They threatened to burn us alive,' Hasnat said. The NCP has called for a blockade in response to the violence. – Agencies
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Three killed in Bangladesh after clashes in Hasina's hometown
GOPALGANJ: At least three people were killed in Bangladesh on Wednesday after clashes broke out between police and supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, authorities said. The clashes were triggered after members of Hasina's Awami League attempted to foil a rally by the National Citizens Party (NCP), made up of many students who spearheaded the uprising last year. Three people were killed after police got involved, and 17 others sustained various injuries, including bullet wounds, said Monoj Baral, a nurse at the Gopalganj District Hospital. 'One of the deceased was identified as Ramjan Sikdar. Families took away two other bodies,' Baral told AFP. Gopalganj authorities imposed a curfew in the district following the violence. Bangladesh ex-top cop pleads guilty to crimes against humanity Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus termed the attempt to foil the NCP rally 'a shameful violation of their fundamental rights'. 'This heinous act… will not go unpunished,' a statement from his office said. The NCP was scheduled to hold the rally as part of their countrywide 'July March' programme to commemorate the uprising anniversary, local media reported. Gopalganj is a stronghold of the Awami League, as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman – the founding president of Bangladesh – hailed from this district, and Hasina also contested elections from this constituency. Hasnat Abdullah, an NCP coordinator, said those rallying took refuge at a police station after being attacked. 'We don't feel safe at all. They threatened to burn us alive,' Hasnat told AFP. The NCP has called for a blockade in response to the violence.
