Four killed at anti-China power plant protest in Bangladesh

Four killed at anti-China power plant protest in Bangladesh Chittagong, Bangladesh (AFP) April 4, 2016 - Four people were killed after police opened fire on villagers as a protest against two China-backed power plants turned violent in southeastern Bangladesh Monday. Around 500 villagers had gathered in Gandamara, a remote coastal town, to protest against the construction of two coal-fired power plants that they say will evict thousands from the area. Local authorities had banned the demons ... more

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