New protests in Bangladesh keep the pressure on the government after 200 were killed in violence

Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — New protests have erupted in Bangladesh against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government, demanding accountability for more than 200 people killed in last month’s violent clashes with security forces. Over 2,000 protesters gathered in parts of the capital Dhaka on Friday, some shouting “down with the autocrat” and chanting justice for the victims as police officers circled around them. The Dhaka-based English-language Daily Star says about 100 people were injured in clashes in two districts. Analysts say this is one of the most challenging moments for Hasina, who returned to power in January for a fourth consecutive time amid election boycott by the major opposition parties.