"Violent Clashes Erupt as Opposition Demands PM's Resignation in Bangladesh"

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"Violent Clashes Erupt as Opposition Demands PM's Resignation in Bangladesh"
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Bangladesh police clashed with opposition party supporters in the capital city of Dhaka as they demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The opposition party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been calling for a neutral caretaker government for the next election, which the current government has rejected. BNP activists set fire to buses and exploded petrol bombs, while police responded with rubber bullets and tear gas. Dozens of BNP supporters were injured, and at least 20 officers were hurt in the clashes. Western governments and rights groups have criticized the government for cracking down on anti-government protests.

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