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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julhas Alam

Bangladesh's ruling party holds rally to denounce 'violent opposition protests' ahead of elections

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Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League party held a rally in the capital, Dhaka, Monday to denounce what they called violence by the main opposition party as tensions soar ahead of the elections expected in January.

Since Saturday, at least four people — including a policeman — were killed and hundreds injured after clashes erupted during anti-government protests.

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