UPDATE - Internet partially restored in Bangladesh amid protests

UPDATES WITH RESTORATION OF BROADBAND INTERNET; CHANGES HEADLINE, LEDE

By Faisal Mahmud and SM Najmus Sakid

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) - Bangladeshi authorities on Monday partially restored internet as thousands of protesters gathered to take part in an anti-government “long march” to the capital Dhaka.

Earlier, the internet across the nation was shut down. The broadband internet was later restored, while mobile internet still remains suspended, according to an Anadolu correspondent.

Bangladesh’s military chief Waker-uz-Zaman is also set to address the nation shortly.

Bangladesh witnessed renewed protests across the country on Sunday, calling on the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down.

At least 93 people were killed across the country, hospital sources told Anadolu.

Protests, led mostly by students, plan to hold a long march to Dhaka on Monday but the government has imposed an indefinite curfew to thwart any such march.

Hasina on Sunday threatened to use “heavy hand” against those who commit “terrorism” or “spread anarchy” in the country.

Bangladesh has seen mass demonstrations since early July, first seeking reforms in public jobs, now seeking the resignation of Hasina.

Students launched a non-cooperation movement on Sunday to press the prime minister to resign.