On Monday , the government announced it was releasing Hasina from custody on medical grounds so she can go abroad for treatment . The police have detained or arrested 18,000 people in three days . Human rights groups decry the actions as politically motivated . Round - ups continued after parties refused to cooperate with military government .
The police have detained or arrested 18,000 people in three days . Human rights groups decry the actions as politically motivated . Round - ups continued after parties refused to cooperate with military government .