28 dead as police clash with Bangladesh Muslims

DHAKA: At least 28 people have been killed after police clashed with thousands of Muslims demanding a new blasphemy law in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, police and medical officials said Monday.

The bodies of 11 victims, including a policeman, were taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Mozammel Haq, a police inspector based at the hospital, told AFP. Officials at three private clinics in the capital confirmed that they had received the bodies of 11 other victims.