Bangladesh capital bans rallies after government buildings torched


Bangladesh woke on July 19 to survey destruction left by the deadliest day of ongoing student protests so far, which saw government buildings torched by demonstrators and a nationwide internet blackout put into effect. - AFP

DHAKA: Shafiqul Alam Police in Bangladesh's capital banned all public rallies on Friday (July 19) after the deadliest day of ongoing student protests so far saw government buildings torched by demonstrators and the imposition of a nationwide internet blackout.

This week's unrest has killed at least 39 people, including 32 on Thursday (July 18), with the toll expected to rise after reports of clashes in nearly half of the country's 64 districts.

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