At least 98 people, including 14 police officers, have been killed and hundreds injured in a fresh wave of violence in Bangladesh.
Clashes broke out on Sunday morning between protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and supporters of the ruling party in different areas of Bangladesh.
The intensity of the clashes has forced authorities to take harsh measures, including shutting down mobile internet services and imposing an indefinite nationwide curfew.
The central government has “strongly advised” Indian citizens to not travel to Bangladesh until further notice and Indian authorities in Bangladesh have asked citizens to “remain vigilant” in view of the volatile situation.
Clashes broke out between police and students during the protest and security forces fired tear gas shells and stun grenades to disperse the violent mob.
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In the wake of the latest violence in Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory to its citizens, asking them to exercise “extreme caution” and limit their movement. Also, the ministry has asked its citizens to avoid travelling to Bangladesh until further notice.
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According to Bangladesh Police, a total of 14 policemen have been killed across the country during the clashes. According to news agency PTI, 13 of them were killed at Enayatpur Police Station in Sirajganj, while one was killed in Elliotganj in Comilla. Meanwhile, more than 300 policemen have been injured.
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Bangladesh Railway has suspended all services indefinitely amid the escalating violence. Textile factories in the country have also been shut down indefinitely, reports news agency Reuters.
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According to news agency PTI, Bangladesh protesters have urged the general public to join the “Long March to Dhaka” today.
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The Bangladesh administration has declared a three-day public holiday starting today to ensure public safety, local media outlet Dhaka Tribune reports.
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The protests on Sunday were attended by unidentified individuals and activists of the right-wing Islamic Democracy Movement, who set up barricades on several major highways and within the capital city, PTI reported, citing local officials.
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Calling the protesters “terrorists”, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the people to suppress those who were carrying out “sabotage” in the name of protests across the country.
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UN human rights chief Volker Turk criticised the clashes and said the “shocking violence” in Bangladesh must end.
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The central government said, “All Indian nationals present in Bangladesh are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in touch with the Indian High Commission in Dhaka through emergency phone numbers +8801958383679, +8801958383680 and +8801937400591.”