Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Blames Political Opponents For Deadly Violence

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has blamed her political opponents for deadly violence that swept the country during recent student-led protests against quotas in government jobs. Addressing the business leaders in the capital Dhaka, Ms Hasina said that the curfew would be lifted when the situation improves. 

She said, they were forced to impose a



curfew to protect the lives and property of the citizens. Her comments came a day after the country’s top court agreed to scrap most quotas in a ruling on Sunday. The court decision came after days of clashes between protesters and security forces. Hospital data showed that at least 147 people were killed in the violence.