As part of a countrywide “complete shutdown” from dawn to dusk on Thursday, students demanding quota reform in civil service jobs from several colleges and universities took to the streets in Dhaka’s Uttara, ultimately leading to a clash with law enforcement.
The protest turned violent when police intervened to disperse them, leading to clashes.
To bring the situation under control, police lobbed tear gas shells multiple times.
Protesters then vandalized a police box and two buses.
The clash occurred in front of Zamzam Tower in Uttara.
According to witnesses, the protestors gathered at the same location as they had on previous days. Upon receiving news of the gathering, police rushed to the spot and began firing tear gas shells to clear the street, which sparked the confrontation.
At one point, protesters retaliated by hurling brickbats at police, leading to chases and counter-chases.
During the clash, demonstrators vandalized a traffic police box near Zamzam Tower and damaged two buses.
Sub-Inspector (SI) Ripon, duty officer at the local police station, said the clashes were going on and the extent of the damages is yet to be determined. “Police officers are actively working at the scene.”