New protests in Bangladesh kill 2, keeping pressure on the government after 200 died in violence

Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — New protests have erupted in Bangladesh against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government, demanding accountability for more than 200 people killed in last month’s violent clashes with security forces. The violence on Friday killed at least two people, including a policeman. Over 2,000 gathered in parts of the capital, Dhaka, some shouting “down with the autocrat.” The Dhaka-based English-language Daily Star says about 100 people were injured in clashes in two districts. Analysts say this is one of the most challenging moments for Hasina, who returned to power in January for a fourth consecutive time amid election boycott by the major opposition parties.