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The Battle for Bangladesh

The Battle for Bangladesh

BBC Eye investigates the popular uprising that led to the downfall of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5 2024. At least 52 people were killed and hundreds injured when police opened fire on protestors. Using unseen videos, documents and eyewitness accounts, BBC Eye pieces together what happened, why and who was responsible for one of the worst incidents of police killing in Bangladesh’s history.

Release DateJuly 9, 2025
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Battle for Bangladesh
Runtime 35min
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LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
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Production CompaniesBBC World Service