Over 2,500 arrested, 174 killed in Bangladesh unrest

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 24, 2024 12:12 am

DHAKA — The number of arrests made in days of violence in Bangladesh passed 2,500, an Agence France-Presse (AFP) tally showed on Tuesday, after protests over employment quotas sparked widespread unrest.

At least 174 people died, including several police officers, according to a separate AFP count of victims reported by police and hospitals.

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