BNP activists clash with police near Jatiya Press Club, several injured
A clash occurred between BNP activists and police in front of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka during BNP's protest against the decision to revoke the gallantry award given to late president Ziaur Rahman.
Witnesses said protestors started gathering in front of the Press Club around 10:00am and started a rally with huge police presence nearby. Some senior leaders of BNP, including Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, were present there.
The rally was being held peacefully for nearly two hours, blocking the road in front of Press Club. The clash happened when law enforcers requested them to vacate the road after 12:00pm to facilitate traffic movement.
Protestors threw brick chips on police while law enforcers charged baton on them. Several were injured.
Many BNP protestors took shelter inside Press Club during the clash.
Mamunur Rashid, officer-in-charge of Shahbagh Police Station, said so far they have detained 18 people from in front of Press Club and nearby areas after the clash.
At least 10 to 12 policemen were also injured during the incident, he said.
Meanwhile, a policeman and at least 12 BNP men took treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, sources at the hospital said.
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