AFP received information about the prisoners' release from a local police officer. The prison is located in Norsinhdi40 kilometers from the capital Dhaka.
Bangladesh. Student protests
On Thursday, the authorities Bangladesh blocked access to the internet. A day later banned rallies and public gatherings in the capital. And on Wednesday closed dormitories and all universities suspended classes.
This is another stage of the conflict between the authorities and students who oppose quota system for recruiting university graduates for government jobs.
Accordance with the law 30 percent of seats is intended exclusively for relatives of people who fought in the war of independence in 1971. According to students, this is discrimination.
Student protests in Bangladesh. Death toll rises
Student protests started at the beginning of the month and have been happening almost every day. Since July 15, they have turned violent clashes with security services.
The AFP agency, citing hospital data, reported that 1,000 people died in clashes with the police. 105 students.
High Commissioner UN Human Rights Minister Volker Turk condemned Friday's crackdown, criticizing “particularly shocking and unacceptable” attacks by police forces on students.