Protests Turn Violent In Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina’s Party Flags Extremism

Bangladesh Protest News | Protests Turn Violent In Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina’s Party Flags Extremism Protests against Israel in Bangladesh turned violent with mobs targeting outlets of KFC, Pizza Hut and even Bata. The reports of violence came in from Bogra, Sylhet and Cox’s Bazar. While a Bata showroom was targeted in Bogra, a KFC restaurant in Sylhet was also vandalised by a mob. In Cox’s Bazar, a KFC and Pizza Hut outlet were targeted by protesters who pelted stones from outside. The pro-Palestine, anti-Israel protests turned violent as mobs gathered in several places. The ousted Awami League termed the developments as a sign of the alarming rise of extremism in Bangladesh. Chief Advisor to the Interim Government in Bangladesh said, “As of now, at least 49 individuals have been arrested in connection with these incidents. The police have acted swiftly, and two cases have been formally filed. Further investigations are underway, and additional cases are in the process of being filed against those responsible for these reprehensible acts."

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