3 Killed in Bangladesh Strike

Officials in Bangladesh say clashes between backers of the ruling government and supporters of the opposition have left at least three people dead and scores of others wounded. At least one of the deaths was caused by security forces opening fire against attacking protesters. The violence in various parts of the country Sunday took place on the first day of a three-day nationwide strike called by the opposition, led by former prime minister Khaleda Zia. The strike is aimed at forcing ...

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