Bangladeshi security forces on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) clashed with supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leaving at least four people dead and scores injured, a hospital official and local media said, Associated Press reported.

The violence erupted in the morning and spread as a new political party formed by students who led the uprising against Ms. Hasina in August last year announced a march toward the southwestern Gopalganj district, Ms. Hasina’s ancestral home, and her Awami League party’s stronghold.

Authorities later imposed an overnight curfew in the district.

Since Hasina's ouster 11 months ago, Bangladesh has been marked by chaos and unchecked mob violence. Wednesday's attack underscores the deep divisions in the country as its interim government keeps failing to bring the deteriorating security situation under control, according to Associated Press.