2 die in Bangladesh as police clash with opposition supporters seeking prime minister’s resignation

Published October 31, 2023 8:32 AM

By JULHAS ALAM
Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police have clashed with opposition supporters in Bangladesh as the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party enforces a three-day transport blockade to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. At least two people have died and scores are injured on the first day of the blockade. The opposition seeks the transfer of power to a nonpartisan caretaker government to oversee general elections expected early next year in the South Asian nation. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ruled out dialogue and warned the opposition of consequences if they continue.

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