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In pictures: BNP men clash with police at Naya Paltan

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.

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BNP activists take position on road in front of the Naya Paltan office.
Suvra Kanti Das
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BNP leaders and activists lock into clashes with police.
Suvra Knati Das
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BNP men burn papers after police fire tear shell canisters.
Suvra Knati Das
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Police in action at the Naya Paltan area.
Suvra Kanti Das
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A SWAT team patrols in front of the BNP’s Naya Paltan central office.
Suvra Knati Das
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An armoured personnel carrier (APC) patrols on the road in Naya Paltan.
Sazid Hossain
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BNP men attack on an armoured personnel carrier (APC) of police in Naya Paltan.
Sazid Hossain
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Protesters attack on police.
Sazid Hossain
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Protesters leave the road as armoured personnel carriers of police advance.
Sazid Hossain
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Police detain a protester from spot.
Sazid Hossain
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A SWAT team marches on the road in front of the BNP’s Naya Paltan office.
Sazid Hossain
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Protesters rescue an injured man during the clash.
Sazid Hossain
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Police hurl brick chips toward protesters in Naya Paltan.
Sazid Hossain
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Road turns into a battleground in front of the BNP’s Naya Paltan office.
Sazid Hossain
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A injured policeman receives first aid.
Sazid Hossain
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Police detain a protester, who is shocked in blood, during the clash.
Sazid Hossain
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