Summary
- Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshi protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- At least 77 people were killed in clashes between protesters and government supporters, bringing the total death toll since July to at least 283.
- Former military officers have joined the student movement in calling for the withdrawal of armed forces from the streets.
- The demonstrations have grown into a wider anti-government movement across Bangladesh, attracting people from all strata of society.
