Thousands of protesters in Dhaka demand PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation following a deadly police crackdown. Army chief Waker-uz-Zaman reassures support for the people, but does not explicitly back the protests. Demonstrations began over a quota scheme, which has now been scaled back by the court. The ongoing protests aim to paralyze the government, with a call for noncooperation movement and civil disobedience. The main group leading the protests has urged people to stop paying taxes and utility bills, as well as strike in the garment factories. Hasina’s government is accused of misusing state institutions and killing opposition activists. The protests have grown into a wider anti-government movement, with students leading the charge for change.
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