Dhaka, The violence that has been going on for months in Bangladesh has once again gained momentum. A fierce clash broke out today between supporters of the ruling Awami League and people protesting for the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the capital Dhaka. According to Reuters, the death toll has reached 27. 30 others have been injured. The protesters arrived to participate in a 'non-cooperation program' demanding the resignation of the government. Workers of Awami League, Chhatra League and Jubo League opposed them and then a clash broke out between the two sides. The newspaper 'Dhaka Tribune' said in a report, "At least two people were killed and 30 others were injured in a clash between protesters and Awami League supporters in Munshiganj." However, the identity of the deceased has not been disclosed in the news. According to a report by news portal 'BDNews24', the protesters demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and raised slogans demanding justice for those killed in recent protests over reservation reform. Protesters also gathered at the Science Lab Square in the capital on the first day of the non-cooperation movement and raised anti-government slogans. Protest coordinators said that demonstrations and rallies will also be held in Dhaka's Science Lab, Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Technical, Mirpur-10, Rampura, Tejgaon, Farmgate, Panthapath, Jatrabari and Uttara.

Vehicles set on fire

According to the newspaper 'Daily Star', unidentified persons set several vehicles on fire at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Sunday. According to the report, people carrying sticks were seen vandalizing private cars, ambulances, motorcycles and buses on the hospital premises, creating fear among patients, attendants, doctors and other staff.