BNP leaders and activists started gathering in front of the Naya Paltan office since Wednesday morning. As crowd got bigger, nearly blocking one side of the road, police tried to clear the area, trigging a clash.
BNP activists take position on road in front of the Naya Paltan office. BNP leaders and activists lock into clashes with police. BNP men burn papers after police fire tear shell canisters. Police in action at the Naya Paltan area. A SWAT team patrols in front of the BNP’s Naya Paltan central office. An armoured personnel carrier (APC) patrols on the road in Naya Paltan. BNP men attack on an armoured personnel carrier (APC) of police in Naya Paltan. Protesters attack on police. Protesters leave the road as armoured personnel carriers of police advance. Police detain a protester from spot. A SWAT team marches on the road in front of the BNP’s Naya Paltan office. Protesters rescue an injured man during the clash. Police hurl brick chips toward protesters in Naya Paltan. Road turns into a battleground in front of the BNP’s Naya Paltan office.A injured policeman receives first aid. Police detain a protester, who is shocked in blood, during the clash.