One killed in violence over Bangladesh blockade | International News | Reuters.com

One killed in violence over Bangladesh blockade | International News | Reuters.com: "DHAKA (Reuters) - One man was killed and 30 were injured in clashes between rival political activists on Sunday as Bangladesh was hit by a countrywide transport blockade, police said.

The blockade -- the fourth in as many weeks -- came amid a deepening political crisis ahead of elections in January. Security forces were put on high alert but were advised to keep a low profile as much possible.

Witnesses said road links between the capital Dhaka and the port city of Chittagong, as well as other main cities, were paralyzed as the blockade took hold early on Sunday, a working day in mainly Muslim Bangladesh.

Few vehicles moved in Dhaka, where groups of chanting activists from a 14-party alliance led by Sheikh Hasina, head of the Awami League, gathered at key points." Read complete post here.