Protests Turn Violent in Bangladesh as Calls for PM's Resignation Intensify

Thousands of opposition supporters in Bangladesh clashed with police as they demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the establishment of a neutral government for a free and fair election. The protests, organized by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, resulted in police firing tear gas, sound grenades, and rubber bullets, leading to injuries and at least one police officer's death. The United States condemned the violence and called for calm. The BNP has called for a nationwide strike in response to the clashes. The opposition has been protesting for months, despite BNP leader Khaleda Zia being under house arrest, and demands the release of Zia and the people's right to vote.