Bangladeshi state TV headquarters set ablaze, 'many' trapped inside

Protesters set fire to the headquarters of Bangladesh's main state broadcaster BTV with "many people" trapped inside its offices, the network said in posts on its verified Facebook page.

"Catastrophic fire at BTV spreading fast. We seek the cooperation of the Fire Service. Many people are trapped inside," the broadcaster said. "Hundreds of protesters... set fire to the reception building."

AFP