Bangladeshi police said they have arrested 144 people for violating a curfew aimed at halting days of violent anti-government demonstrations, as courts ruled Saturday that police can continue to interrogate five teachers and a student leader over the protests, according to AP. At least five teachers at two prominent universities who backed the student-led protests have been arrested since Thursday in raids on their homes. No new demonstrations have been reported since the curfew was imposed Wednesday in six major cities after student protests erupted demanding the removal of army posts on campuses and an end to emergency rule. At least 144 people have been arrested since Wednesday for violating the curfew, police said Saturday. The curfew has been relaxed during daytime hours, allowing businesses to reopen and traffic chaos to return to city streets.
