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Star Business Report
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Shariah-based bank. Photo: Star
Tension flared again outside the headquarters of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC this morning as police dispersed protesting customers demanding the resignation of the bank's newly appointed chairman.Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Shariah-based bank and formed a human chain under the banner of the Conscious Customers' Forum.Witnesses said demonstrators carried banners and placards and chanted slogans demanding the chairman's resignation.At one point, clashes broke out between police and demonstrators.Police launched an operation around 9:30am to disperse the protesters, charging at them with batons and using water cannons and tear gas.Witnesses said the confrontation led to a series of chases and counter-chases between protesters and law enforcement personnel. Several people were injured.As of filing this report, protesters and police remained in a face-off outside the bank's headquarters, creating a tense situation in the area.The demonstrators alleged that police used excessive force against what they described as a peaceful programme.
Police launched an operation around 9:30am to disperse the protesters. Photo: Star
