Bangladesh police have detained or arrested 18,000 people in 11 days . Police told CNN that by Saturday 16,916 arrests had been made , while local media reported another 1,548 were arrested Sunday . The government has said it will not tolerate any violence against the opposition and is working to restore order after a day of violent clashes between protesters and police. Round-ups began after parties refused to cooperate with military government .
Bangladesh police have detained or arrested 18,000 people in 11 days . The government has said it will not tolerate any violence against the opposition and is working to restore order after a day of violent clashes between protesters and police. Round-ups began after parties refused to cooperate with military government .