At least 15 people were injured in a clash between protesters and members of the Chhatra League in Tangail’s Sakhipur upazila.
The incident took place as protesters were holding a demonstration to press their nine-point demand.
To regain control of the situation, police resorted to firing tear gas.
Tangail District Commissioner Md Kaisarul Islam said that law enforcement officers have been instructed to maintain utmost patience to keep the situation calm.
Earlier in the morning, thousands of students and local residents gathered to block the Dhaka-Tangail-Bangabandhu Bridge highway, protesting attacks on students nationwide, demanding the release of those arrested, and advocating for their nine-point demand.
The highway was blocked at the Ashekpur bypass area around 1:30pm on Saturday, causing a halt in traffic flow.
