In Bangladesh, at least, 30 people were injured when clashes broke out between students and protesting Ansar personnel near the Central Secretariat in Dhaka on Sunday night.

The clash started after 9 pm, following reports that key figures from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement including Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah are under siege at the Secretariat. As the news spread, students from several halls of Dhaka University gathered and marched towards the Secretariat area, demanding the release of the coordinators.

Earlier on Sunday afternoon, a paramilitary auxiliary force, ‘Bangladesh Ansar’ personnel had blockaded the Secretariat complex, preventing any entry or exit for indefinite time demanding the nationalization of their jobs.

The situation quickly escalated as a confrontation broke out between the students and Ansar men. Both sides engaged in back-and-forth chases, leading to violent clashes. Police at the scene tried to control the situation, reports United News of Bangladesh (UNB).

According to the sources, around 10 pm, Bangladesh Army personnel went to the spot and brought the situation under control.

By Navalsang Parmar (Dhaka)