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Bangladesh police arrest activist Shahidul Alam

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August 6, 2018

Bangladeshi authorities have arrested renowned photographer and rights activist Shahidul Alam for criticizing the government's handling of an ongoing student protest. Although the students are demanding better road safety, analysts say the protests underline an increasing anger against the political situation in the South Asian country.

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