Bangladesh capital Dhaka turns into city of protest

Ouster of PM Hasina triggers zeal for street demonstrations in megacity

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Bangladeshi police fire water cannons at protesting primary school teachers in Dhaka on Feb. 16. (Photo by Rajib Dhar)

DOULOT AKTER MALA

DHAKA -- From rickshaw drivers angry over new fines and businesses lashing out at tax hikes, to jobless teachers hitting the streets, Bangladesh's capital Dhaka has become a city of protest.

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