02:22Thousands of demonstrators rallied against Bangladesh's interim government in central Dhaka on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin.
Footage shows vast crowds waving Bangladeshi flags and holding banners at Shahid Minar Square during the rally organised by student movements.
"We have not seen any improvement in the state, administrative, or commodity price syndicate systems," a demonstrator said. "The police administration is still not performing its duties properly, and the people of the state are suffering from insecurity."
"Market volatility and syndicates remain. The government could not break it," added a second. "The prices of daily commodities in the market have not yet come under control."
Later, reports emerged that police had fired tear gas against protesters who had tried to break into the Bangabhaban Presidential Palace.
The demonstration follows a period of political upheaval in Bangladesh. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned amid violent anti-quota system protests, fled to India, ending her 13-year term.
The country is now being led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who has served as chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh since August 5.
'We’ve not seen any improvement' - Thousands rally against interim govt in Dhaka, demand Shahabuddin's resignation
Thousands of demonstrators rallied against Bangladesh's interim government in central Dhaka on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin.
Footage shows vast crowds waving Bangladeshi flags and holding banners at Shahid Minar Square during the rally organised by student movements.
"We have not seen any improvement in the state, administrative, or commodity price syndicate systems," a demonstrator said. "The police administration is still not performing its duties properly, and the people of the state are suffering from insecurity."
"Market volatility and syndicates remain. The government could not break it," added a second. "The prices of daily commodities in the market have not yet come under control."
Later, reports emerged that police had fired tear gas against protesters who had tried to break into the Bangabhaban Presidential Palace.
The demonstration follows a period of political upheaval in Bangladesh. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned amid violent anti-quota system protests, fled to India, ending her 13-year term.
The country is now being led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who has served as chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh since August 5.
Thousands of demonstrators rallied against Bangladesh's interim government in central Dhaka on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin.
Footage shows vast crowds waving Bangladeshi flags and holding banners at Shahid Minar Square during the rally organised by student movements.
"We have not seen any improvement in the state, administrative, or commodity price syndicate systems," a demonstrator said. "The police administration is still not performing its duties properly, and the people of the state are suffering from insecurity."
"Market volatility and syndicates remain. The government could not break it," added a second. "The prices of daily commodities in the market have not yet come under control."
Later, reports emerged that police had fired tear gas against protesters who had tried to break into the Bangabhaban Presidential Palace.
The demonstration follows a period of political upheaval in Bangladesh. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned amid violent anti-quota system protests, fled to India, ending her 13-year term.
The country is now being led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who has served as chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh since August 5.