4 August 2024

Protesters, police clash on CMM court premises; 4 police vehicles vandalised

By Redoy K

Protesters clashed with police at Dhaka’s Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court. Over 100 demonstrators, including pro-BNP lawyers, broke through the court’s gate and vandalized four police vehicles and two prison vans. They threw bricks at doors and windows. Police responded with tear gas and sound grenades. The incident halted all court proceedings. This occurred during ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh. Daily Star