Authorities in Bangladesh fire bullets and tear gas at protesters, at least four killed
POLICE and security officials in Bangladesh fired bullets and tear gas at protesters and banned all gatherings in the capital today.
Internet and mobile services were cut off after days of deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs.
The protests, which began weeks ago but escalated sharply on Monday, represent the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina since she won a fourth consecutive term in a January election that was boycotted by the main opposition parties.
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