Nationwide Curfew Announced in Bangladesh Due to Deadly Clashes

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government has declared a nationwide curfew in Bangladesh and deployed military forces to maintain order after clashes over government job allocations resulted in fatalities. The announcement was made by Awami League's general secretary, Obaidul Quader, following police action against protesters and a ban on gatherings in the capital.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government announced a nationwide curfew across Bangladesh on Friday, deploying military forces to restore order after deadly skirmishes over government job allocations.

The announcement, made by Awami League party general secretary Obaidul Quader, came in the aftermath of violence in which police fired on demonstrators and prohibited all gatherings in the capital. Fatalities were reported by media outlets.

Quader confirmed that military forces were mobilized to support civilian administration in maintaining peace.

(With inputs from agencies.)