Bangladesh protests: Police fire tear gas in Dhaka

Police in Bangladesh are cracking down on anti-government protests, firing tear gas and beating demonstrators on the streets of the capital Dhaka. Several prominent opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have been detained while hundreds of their supporters have been arrested. Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of prime minister Sheikh Hasina. And want an interim government before a general election next year. Our correspondent, Tanvir Chowdhury joins is in Dhaka for the latest updates. - Subscribe to our channel: - Follow us on Twitter: - Find us on Facebook: - Check our website: @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Bangladesh #protests