Monday, October 30, 2023

Bangladesh opposition leader arrested amid anti-government clashes

Bangladesh's main opposition leader has been arrested in Dhaka, following mass anti-government protests over the weekend.

Hundreds have been arrested in a police crackdown.

In the last one week alone, at least 3000 anti-government activists have been detained across the country, with critics accusing the Bangladeshi government of cracking down on dissent.

Priyata Brajabasi reports.

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