A key opposition figure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has been arrested and sent to prison following a nationwide strike that resulted in violent clashes with security forces. Several civilians died and dozens were injured during the strike, which included an arson attack in the capital city of Dhaka. The arrest comes as preparations are being made for general elections next year.
have arrested a key opposition figure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and sent him to prison after a nationwide strike led to violent clashes with security forces.
Hossain also said that 1,300 people were being investigated for Saturday’s violence. Local reports said police had raided the homes of several opposition leaders overnight in Dhaka. The party denounced his detention and announced a three-day blockade of roads and public transportation across the country starting on Tuesday.
Amid growing tension in a country dominated by the two major dynastic political parties of Hasina and Zia, the ruling party’s general secretary Obaidul Quader said on Sunday that there would be no dialogue with the opposition before the election unless it agrees with four issues, including the ruling out of a caretaker government. The party is also demanding that Hasina remain the head of government until the election, and it rejects any changes to the Election Commission.
The US assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs, Donald Lu, said Washington “will review all violent incidents for possible visa restrictions.”
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