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Three killed in Bangladesh after clashes in Hasina's hometown

An anti-riot police personnel stands guard along a street ravaged with burning plastic chairs, allegedly vandalised by the Awami League party activists rebuking a rally by the newly formed Jatiya Nagarik Party, or National Citizen's Party in Gopalganj on July 16, 2025. [AFP]

At least three people were killed in Bangladesh on Wednesday after clashes broke out between police and supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, authorities said.

The clashes were triggered after members of Hasina's Awami League attempted to foil a rally by the National Citizens Party (NCP), made up of many students who spearheaded the uprising last year.

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