2 killed, 30 injured as protesters and ruling party supporters clash in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Aug 4: At least two people were killed and 30 others injured Sunday in clashes between protestors and the ruling Awami League supporters on the outskirts of Dhaka as thousands of demonstrators gathered in Bangladesh's capital demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.

The clashes broke out this morning when protesters attending a non-cooperation programme to demand the government's resignation faced opposition from the supporters of the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists.

“At least two people have been killed and 30 others injured in a clash between protestors and Awami League men in Munshiganj,” the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.