At least 76 people were killed and many injured as clashes took place in different areas in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh on the first day of the non-cooperation movement announced by the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement.

The loss of life and damage took place during the confrontation on Sunday (August 4) until 2:00 p.m.

According to Banglanews correspondents, 24 people including 13 policemen were killed in Sirajganj, 8 Feni, 6 Narsingdi, 8 Laxmipur, 4 Magura, 3 Dhaka, 3 Cumilla, 3 Pabna, 2 Munshiganj, 4 Bogura, 3 Rangpur, 3 Sylhet and one person each was killed in Barisal, Joypurhat, Habiganj, Cox's Bazar and Kishoreganj..

Rejecting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s call for talks to resolve the ongoing stalemate, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement announced an all-out non-cooperation movement starting on Sunday, demanding the government's resignation.

Since the morning, protesters have clashed with police and ruling party supporters in Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, and various parts of the country, resulting in the deaths of at least 76 people.

News updated at 0022 HR, AUGUST 5, 2024

BDST: 2104 HRS, AUGUST 4, 2024
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