Violent protests have erupted in Bangladesh following clashes in Dhaka that resulted in at least one death. The main opposition party has called for a nationwide strike in response. Garment workers have also been protesting for fair wages, with some factories being damaged. Two people have been killed in the anti-government protests, which have led to the closure of 300 factories and the burning or sacking of 50 others.
Major protests erupting in Bangladesh where textile workers are on strike, demand a tripling of their wages (from 70 to 190 € ). 300 factories closed, 50 sacked or burnt down. https://t.co/9j4VznjDvz
Two killed in anti-government protest in Bangladesh https://t.co/1cBI2Njp0s https://t.co/chZ9OkjbBY
One killed in clashes at Bangladesh garment workers protests https://t.co/vm0j1wUVDO
Bangladesh garment workers in fair wage protest damage factories https://t.co/N5TLtCt8v2
Opposition activists held over policeman's death in Bangladesh protest https://t.co/5edMS9KqFx https://t.co/FHYtnG1Voc
Bangladesh anti-government protests turn violent https://t.co/iqX4TdjAa5 Following violent clashes in Dhaka that left at least one person dead, Bangladesh's main opposition party has called a nationwide strike for Sunday.