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Original Claim

Hospitals in Bangladesh report higher casualty counts from the protests

4 months ago

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The claim that "Hospitals in Bangladesh report higher casualty counts from the protests" is supported by multiple sources. According to Al Jazeera, the death toll from the student-led protests against government job quotas has risen significantly, with dozens killed and several thousand injured. The Washington Post reported that more than 150 students were treated at a Dhaka hospital for injuries from rubber bullets. Additionally, Reuters confirmed that the Dhaka Medical College Hospital received 27 bodies in one day, with the total death toll climbing to 114. These reports indicate that hospitals in Bangladesh are indeed reporting higher casualty counts due to the ongoing protests.