Over 500 arrested amid violent protests in Bangladesh

Foreign media reports indicate that 532 people have been arrested amid ongoing widespread protests in Bangladesh and the security forces’ efforts to contain them.

According to Agence France-Presse, citing Faruk Hossain, a spokesperson for the Dhaka police, at least 532 individuals were detained on Monday, July 22, due to the violence.

In response to the protests that began last week, the government led by Sheikh Hasina declared Sunday and Monday as public holidays.

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