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Activists and students take part in a torch procession following the death in jail of Bangladeshi writer Mushtaq Ahmed months after his arrest under internet laws which critics say are used to muzzle dissent, in Dhaka on February 26, 2021. Photograph:( AFP ) Story highlights Ahmeds prosecution under the countrys Digital Security Act was an example of the "worst...

Ahmed was detained in May under a tough digital security act that opponents say undermines freedom of speech after he criticised the governments handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Students on Friday clashed with police in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, as anger mounted at the death of a writer and government critic in a high-security jail. At least 18 police and an unknown number of protesters were injured in the clashes, authorities and witnesses said, amid international demands for an independent investigation into the death of Mushtaq Ahmed. An Agence France-Presse correspondent witnessed police using batons and firing tear gas at students who staged a torchlight march...

Clashes in Bangladesh capital after writer dies in jail Toggle share menu Advertisement Clashes in Bangladesh capital after writer dies in jail Activists and students on Friday protested in Bangladeshs capital after a prominent writer and government critic died in jail AFP/Munir Uz zaman 27 Feb 2021 02:30AM Share this content Bookmark DHAKA: Students clashed with police in Bangladeshs capital on Friday (Feb 26) as anger mounted at the death of a writer and govern...