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Clashes Erupt in Dhaka as Hizb ut-Tahrir Protests

4/29/2025

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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a fierce clash erupted as hundreds of Hizb ut-Tahrir members rallied for an Islamic state. Police responded with teargas and batons, leading to the arrest of approximately 36 protesters. This demonstration unfolded despite activists' urgent pleas to halt the gathering of this notorious banned group, known for its extremist ideologies.

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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a fierce clash erupted as hundreds of Hizb ut-Tahrir members rallied for an Islamic state. Police responded with teargas and batons, leading to the arrest of approximately 36 protesters. This demonstration unfolded despite activists' urgent pleas to halt the gathering of this notorious banned group, known for its extremist ideologies.