In August 2024, Bangladesh witnessed a student-led uprising against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina due to demands for civil service quota reforms. Despite the government’s attempts to address the issue, the protests turned violent, leading to nearly 1,000 deaths and 20,000 injuries. Hasina’s brutal crackdown and the resulting chaos ultimately forced her to flee the country on August 5th.
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NDP participant, 47, dies after collapsing during rehearsal at Padang
SINGAPORE: A 47-year-old man from the OneChangi contingent died after collapsing during a National Day Parade rehearsal at the Padang. Despite immediate CPR and evacuation to Singapore General Hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, with authorities expressing condolences to his family. Need More Context? 🔎
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