Breaking news: Fire, attack, gunfire, water cannon, lathicharge: Bakshibazar area battlefield

The Dhaka Times Desk BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's presence in the court led to a fight between Chhatra Dal and Chhatra League. During this time, incidents of fire, attack, counter-attack, police shooting, water cannons and lathi charge have occurred. The entire Bakshibazar area became a battlefield.

BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's court appearance in the corruption case, Wednesday afternoon, there was a massive clash between Chhatra Dal and Chhatra League in Bakshibazar area. Police fired several rounds of blank bullets and tear shells to bring the situation under control. The police dispersed the attackers by baton. In such a situation, the car carrying Begum Khaleda Zia entered the court premises. He also appeared in court.

On the other hand, the workers of BNP started protesting outside by burning tires on the road. A black microbus was also set on fire in front of Dhaka Medical. At that time, protests spread to Palashi Mor, Nazim Uddin Road, Dhaka University area, Chan Khar Pul Mor and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, the Chhatra Dal workers, dispersed by police lathicharge, entered various buildings in the vicinity. From there they started throwing bricks and stones at the police. About 50 people including the police were injured in this incident. They were taken to Dhaka Medical Center and given treatment. As of writing this report, all those areas are still not normal. Police are trying to control the situation. Photo: Courtesy of Bangladesh News24.