Violent clashes erupt as Bangladesh police clash with protesters demanding political change

Bangladesh police clashed with protesters in the capital city of Dhaka as thousands of people blockaded major roads, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies have been staging protests since last year, calling for a caretaker government to oversee the upcoming elections. Clashes broke out as police attempted to clear the protest sites, resulting in injuries to both officers and protesters. The demonstrations have disrupted transport links, and Western governments have expressed concern over the political climate in Bangladesh, where the ruling party is accused of human rights abuses and authoritarianism.