The leader of the student demonstrations in Bangladesh that led to widespread violence has extended a suspension of protests for an additional 48 hours. Nahid Islam, the top leader of Students Against Discrimination, made the announcement and outlined the group’s demands which include the restoration of internet access, withdrawal of the curfew, reopening of campuses, and protection for student protesters.
The decision to suspend protests comes after several days of violent clashes between students and law enforcement officials in Dhaka. The protests initially began in response to the death of a university student in a traffic accident, but quickly escalated into a broader movement against government policies and actions.
Students have been calling for greater freedom of expression and an end to discrimination in the country. The government has responded by imposing a curfew, shutting down internet access, and deploying security forces to quell the unrest.
Meanwhile, the situation has drawn international attention, with concerns raised about the government’s handling of the protests and the safety of the students involved. The extension of the protest suspension is seen as a temporary reprieve, as both sides work towards finding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.
As the situation continues to unfold, the world is watching to see how the government and the protesters will move forward in resolving their differences and addressing the underlying issues that led to the unrest in the first place.
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