Curfew ordered in most cities of Bangladesh

Curfew has been imposed in Dhaka and other cities after protests by students turned violent.

Dhaka, Aug 22 : Curfew has been imposed in Dhaka and other cities after protests by students turned violent.

One person has been killed and 100 others have been injured as riots by students spread to more universities across the country on Wednesday.

The military-backed government has called appealed for calm, and warned people not to break the law.

The clashes between police and students broke out on Monday.

Students' demand for restoration of democracy is slowly transforming into a movement and has spread to other main cities of the country, the BBC reports.

ANI