Protesters shot dead by police at Bangladesh power plant

The incident took place on Saturday as workers were demanding a pay rise at a Chinese-backed coal-fired power plant.

At least five people have been shot dead and dozens injured when police opened fire at workers demanding a pay rise at a Chinese-backed coal-fired power plant in southeast Bangladesh. They were protesting over unpaid wages, working hours and alleged discrimination. Azizul Islam, Banshkhali police chief, said about 2,000 protesters threw rocks and bricks at police, who responded with gunfire on Saturday.