Former Bangladesh captain and all-rounder Mashrafe Mortaza's house, in Narail, was set on fire by angry protesters amid the ongoing chaos in the country. On Monday (Aug 5), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country in the aftermath of violent student protests over a government jobs quota scheme. Mortaza, who is an MP with the ruling Awami League party, bore the brunt of protestors for his silence on the alleged "massacres and mass arrests of students" in Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Following Hasina's resignation, the Army chief mentioned that the military would help form an interim government to run the country. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh PM arrived in India to seek shelter and is reportedly expected to leave for the UK after negotiating a refuge.&nbsp;

Talking about Mortaza, images&nbsp;showed that his house was vandalized and set ablaze by agitators. With him being a well-respected figure in the country, the protestors vent out their frustration on him due to his silence as the country is in unrest with the social crisis deepening with each passing day.&nbsp;

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The 40-year-old Mortaza led Bangladesh in 117 games across different formats. During his career, he accounted for 390 international wickets and amassed 2,955 runs in 36 Tests, 220 ODIs, and 54 T20Is. Under his captaincy, the Bangla Tigers beat India, New Zealand and South Africa at home and also reached the quarterfinals of the 2015 ODI World Cup.&nbsp;

Post-retirement, Mortaza entered politics in 2018, joining the Hasina-led Awami League. He won a seat as an MP from the Narail-2 constituency soon after but currently is facing a lot of flak amid the struggles of the ruling party and the unrest in the country.&nbsp;

Former Bangladesh captain and all-rounder Mashrafe Mortaza's house, in Narail, was set on fire by angry protesters amid the ongoing chaos in the country. On Monday (Aug 5), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country in the aftermath of violent student protests over a government jobs quota scheme.

Former Bangladesh captain and all-rounder Mashrafe Mortaza's house, in Narail, was set on fire by angry protesters amid the ongoing chaos in the country. On Monday (Aug 5), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country in the aftermath of violent student protests over a government jobs quota scheme. Mortaza, who is an MP with the ruling Awami League party, bore the brunt of protestors for his silence on the alleged "massacres and mass arrests of students" in Bangladesh. Following Hasina's resignation, the Army chief mentioned that the military would help form an interim government to run the country. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh PM arrived in India to seek shelter and is reportedly expected to leave for the UK after negotiating a refuge. Talking about Mortaza, images showed that his house was vandalized and set ablaze by agitators. With him being a well-respected figure in the country, the protestors vent out their frustration on him due to his silence as the country is in unrest with the social crisis deepening with each passing day. Also read: Bangladesh unrest: ICC likely to consider back-up options for 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup venue The 40-year-old Mortaza led Bangladesh in 117 games across different formats. During his career, he accounted for 390 international wickets and amassed 2,955 runs in 36 Tests, 220 ODIs, and 54 T20Is. Under his captaincy, the Bangla Tigers beat India, New Zealand and South Africa at home and also reached the quarterfinals of the 2015 ODI World Cup. Post-retirement, Mortaza entered politics in 2018, joining the Hasina-led Awami League. He won a seat as an MP from the Narail-2 constituency soon after but currently is facing a lot of flak amid the struggles of the ruling party and the unrest in the country.

Bangladesh unrest: SHOCKING! Former captain Mashrafe Mortaza's house set on fire as country in chaos

Authorities have suspended mobile internet services as violent clashes have killed at least six and injured hundreds. Authorities have announced the closure of schools and universities for an indefinite period. The protests are against the public sector job quotas and 30% reservation for family members of fighters from the 1971 War of Independence.

Bangladesh: Six killed in job quota protests, PM Sheikh Hasina vows punishment for culprits

Bangladesh's opposition parties led by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) staged multiple public meetings at several places across Bangladesh as they continued their combined efforts to press Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and announce fresh elections at the earliest. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced countrywide rallies and processions for January 16 to protest against yet-to-be-implemented plan of Dhaka to hike power prices.

Speaking at one of the rallies in Dhaka, announced countrywide rallies and processions for January 16 to press the party’s 10-point demand and protest the government’s plan to hike power prices.

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It was said that&nbsp;the programmes will be observed in all metropolitan cities, districts, towns, upazilas and municipality headquarters.

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that Prime Minister Hasina led Awami League was clinging to power by using police and bureaucrats. In process, Alamgir claimed that government in Dhaka was snatching peoples voting rights in the past two general elections.

"The people want freedom from this authoritarian regime,"&nbsp;Alamgir said.

What is the BNP demanding?

The BNP is demanding Prime Minister Hasina’s resignation in favour of fresh elections under a caretaker government instead of ruling Awami League. The BNP claims that&nbsp;the polls to be rigged by Sheikh Hasina's administration. Bangladesh is scheduled to&nbsp;hold its next general election in 2024.

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The BNP boycotted the 2014 and 2018 elections, but under a special provision, it allowed several of its leaders to take part in the last elections. BNP alleged that the elections that put Sheikh Hasina in power in 2018 and before that were rigged.

At a separate rally in the capital, senior BNP leader Mirza Abbas demanded a non-party caretaker government to hold a credible election.

"The time to cling to power by force is over."

Political analysts said the BNP has rallied significant support but the party was rudderless after its chairperson 77-year-old Khaleda Zia was convicted of two graft charges.

A court in 2017 sentenced her to a 17-year jail term and she spent months in prison.

Zia, a three-time Prime Minister,&nbsp;however, was allowed to stay at her home in Dhaka under a special government provision since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and debarred from joining any political activity.

Awami League won't fall: Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said that "the extreme rightist and leftist groups"&nbsp;were joining hands with the opposition BNP to try to oust her government.

"Now they (BNP) are saying they will wage a movement getting beside them the extreme leftists and rightists as companions," she told a party discussion, Press Trust of India reported.&nbsp;

"Let me tell you (BNP) one thing. The Awami League works for the people and their welfare. Don’t think it will fall if one shakes it. Things are not that easy."

(With inputs from agencies)

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Bangladesh's opposition parties led by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) staged multiple public meetings at several places across Bangladesh as they continued their combined efforts to press Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and announce fresh elections at the earliest.

Bangladesh's opposition parties led by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) staged multiple public meetings at several places across Bangladesh as they continued their combined efforts to press Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and announce fresh elections at the earliest. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced countrywide rallies and processions for January 16 to protest against yet-to-be-implemented plan of Dhaka to hike power prices. Speaking at one of the rallies in Dhaka, announced countrywide rallies and processions for January 16 to press the party’s 10-point demand and protest the government’s plan to hike power prices. ALSO READ | Bangladesh: Opposition stages massive protest against PM Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka It was said that the programmes will be observed in all metropolitan cities, districts, towns, upazilas and municipality headquarters. BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that Prime Minister Hasina led Awami League was clinging to power by using police and bureaucrats. In process, Alamgir claimed that government in Dhaka was snatching peoples voting rights in the past two general elections. "The people want freedom from this authoritarian regime," Alamgir said. What is the BNP demanding? The BNP is demanding Prime Minister Hasina’s resignation in favour of fresh elections under a caretaker government instead of ruling Awami League. The BNP claims that the polls to be rigged by Sheikh Hasina's administration. Bangladesh is scheduled to hold its next general election in 2024. WATCH | WION Dispatch | India: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to meet top leadership × The BNP boycotted the 2014 and 2018 elections, but under a special provision, it allowed several of its leaders to take part in the last elections. BNP alleged that the elections that put Sheikh Hasina in power in 2018 and before that were rigged. At a separate rally in the capital, senior BNP leader Mirza Abbas demanded a non-party caretaker government to hold a credible election. "The time to cling to power by force is over." Political analysts said the BNP has rallied significant support but the party was rudderless after its chairperson 77-year-old Khaleda Zia was convicted of two graft charges. A court in 2017 sentenced her to a 17-year jail term and she spent months in prison. Zia, a three-time Prime Minister, however, was allowed to stay at her home in Dhaka under a special government provision since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and debarred from joining any political activity. Awami League won't fall: Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said that "the extreme rightist and leftist groups" were joining hands with the opposition BNP to try to oust her government. "Now they (BNP) are saying they will wage a movement getting beside them the extreme leftists and rightists as companions," she told a party discussion, Press Trust of India reported. "Let me tell you (BNP) one thing. The Awami League works for the people and their welfare. Don’t think it will fall if one shakes it. Things are not that easy." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Bangladesh: Opposition holds multiple protests, demands PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation

Bangladesh will go to polls this Sunday, December 30, to pick its next government. Incumbent prime minister Sheikh Hasina seems to have an edge in the electoral tussle, some even suggest her comeback for a record fourth time. &nbsp;

But, Hasina' campaign faces a threat from Pakistan. In the past few weeks, WION has reported serious claims of election meddling in the neighbouring country.

Now, the government of Bangladesh has unearthed a plot to pump in huge sums of money to tilt the scales against Hasina in the upcoming polls. Country's anti-crime and anti-terrorism unit, the Rapid Action Battalion, claims to have seized local currency worth more than $20 million.&nbsp;

The agency claims to have raided the offices of United Corporation - a firm allegedly carrying out hawala transactions in connivance with a candidate belonging to the Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

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Reports suggest, Tarique Rahman, Zia's son and BNP's acting chairman, was engineering this funding operation with the help from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Rahman has been living in London under self-imposed exile.

Bangladesh's Opposition has been critical of PM Hasina's government. They say this election is not a fair fight. Three main Opposition parties, including Zia's BNP, have come together to contest this year's polls, they call themselves the United National Front.

The Opposition claims that more than 10,000 of their members have been rounded up and put in jail.

Since her return to power in 2008, Sheikh Hasina has led a campaign to uproot every terror module in Bangladesh.&nbsp;

In an <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-and-isi-trying-to-sabotage-elections-with-bnp-help-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-to-wion-186762">exclusive interview with WION</a>, the Bangladeshi PM affirmed that Bangladesh believes in zero tolerance for terrorism in the country, indirectly hinting at Pakistan’s soil being misused by terror groups to promote terrorism on foreign land.&nbsp;

“There is zero tolerance for terrorism in our country. We are working with other countries, especially with our neighbouring countries, to counter terrorism across the country. Terrorism is a global problem and all stakeholders should work with each other. One thing we are sure of and have taken steps towards is that we are not going to allow our land to promote terrorism on foreign soil,” said Hasina.&nbsp;

Bangladesh will go to polls this Sunday, December 30, to pick its next government. Incumbent prime minister Sheikh Hasina seems to have an edge in the electoral tussle, some even suggest her comeback for a record fourth time.

Bangladesh will go to polls this Sunday, December 30, to pick its next government. Incumbent prime minister Sheikh Hasina seems to have an edge in the electoral tussle, some even suggest her comeback for a record fourth time. But, Hasina' campaign faces a threat from Pakistan. In the past few weeks, WION has reported serious claims of election meddling in the neighbouring country. Now, the government of Bangladesh has unearthed a plot to pump in huge sums of money to tilt the scales against Hasina in the upcoming polls. Country's anti-crime and anti-terrorism unit, the Rapid Action Battalion, claims to have seized local currency worth more than $20 million. The agency claims to have raided the offices of United Corporation - a firm allegedly carrying out hawala transactions in connivance with a candidate belonging to the Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Also read: Why are Bangladesh elections important? Reports suggest, Tarique Rahman, Zia's son and BNP's acting chairman, was engineering this funding operation with the help from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Rahman has been living in London under self-imposed exile. Bangladesh's Opposition has been critical of PM Hasina's government. They say this election is not a fair fight. Three main Opposition parties, including Zia's BNP, have come together to contest this year's polls, they call themselves the United National Front. The Opposition claims that more than 10,000 of their members have been rounded up and put in jail. Since her return to power in 2008, Sheikh Hasina has led a campaign to uproot every terror module in Bangladesh. In an exclusive interview with WION, the Bangladeshi PM affirmed that Bangladesh believes in zero tolerance for terrorism in the country, indirectly hinting at Pakistan’s soil being misused by terror groups to promote terrorism on foreign land. “There is zero tolerance for terrorism in our country. We are working with other countries, especially with our neighbouring countries, to counter terrorism across the country. Terrorism is a global problem and all stakeholders should work with each other. One thing we are sure of and have taken steps towards is that we are not going to allow our land to promote terrorism on foreign soil,” said Hasina.

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Bangladesh unrest: SHOCKING! Former captain Mashrafe Mortaza's house set on fire as country in chaos

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Bangladesh polls 2018: PM Hasina eyes another term; set to challenge Opposition, counter terrorism