Security officials fired sound grenades and tear gas at a spot where where Khaleda Zia’s supporters chanted anti-government slogans.
Police in Bangladesh have fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the main opposition party who threw stones at security officials during a rally demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Violence spread by Saturday afternoon as security officials fired sound grenades and tear gas at a spot where where Ms Zia’s supporters chanted anti-government slogans. Supporters of former prime minister Khaleda Zia have been involved in clashes with police Authorities deployed about 10,000 police while paramilitary border guards were also seen near the opposition’s rally site.
The opposition says it is attempting a final push to remove Ms Hasina as the Election Commission prepares to announce the country’s 12th national election, expected to be held in January.
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