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Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Shariah-based bank. Photo: Star
Police used water cannons and tear gas and baton charged this morning to disperse demonstrators in front of the Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC headquarters.Protesters gathered in front of the Shariah-based bank and formed a human chain under the banner of the Conscious Customers' Forum, demanding the resignation of the bank's newly appointed chairman.Witnesses said demonstrators carried banners and placards and chanted slogans. They also demanded the resignation of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) governor.At one point, clashes broke out between police and demonstrators.Police launched an operation around 9:30 am 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.A tense situation prevailed in the area.
