Protests Erupt in Nigeria and Bangladesh, Tear Gas Used

Students in Narayanganj and Rajshahi, Bangladesh, have protested against the government's crackdown on peaceful demonstrations, blocking major roads and facing police resistance. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for peaceful protests during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria movement, which sees citizens mobilizing against economic hardship and government policies. In the South-East, the Igbo community, guided by organizations like Ohanaeze Ndigbo and IPOB, has largely boycotted the protests due to concerns over targeted attacks. Protests in Nigeria have seen significant police responses, including the use of tear gas, while in Bangladesh, students have faced similar police actions with tear gas and violence reported in Khulna and Sylhet.