Bangladesh mutiny tests new government

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Updated February 26, 2009 21:37:38

In Bangladesh, a mutiny by paramilitary troops has put the country's new government to the test and dashed hopes of a return to political stability.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who took office just last month, has promised tough action against troops who refuse to lay down their arms.

But fresh gunfire has been reported as troops take to the streets in towns across the country, a day after 50 people were killed when the paramilitary forces opened fire on their own commanders.

Presenter: Kanaha Sabapathy
Speakers: Shariar Kabir, writer and human rights activist, Bangladesh; Mahmud ur Rahman Choudhury, editor, Bangladesh Today

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