Pitched battle at Science Lab during quota protest

Students demanding reforms to government job quotas fought a pitched battle with Bangladesh Chhatra League activists during a demonstration at Science Laboratory intersection in Dhaka on Tuesday. The two sides were engaged in chase and counter-chase during the clashes.

Bangladesh Chhatra League activists wearing helmets and carrying sticks clash with anti-quota protesters in the Science Laboratory area of Dhaka on Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League carries a billhook during clashes with anti-quota protesters in the Science Laboratory area of Dhaka on Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League carries a billhook amid police presence during clashes with anti-quota protesters in the Science Laboratory area of Dhaka on Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Anti-quota protesters clash with Bangladesh Chhatra League activists in the Science Laboratory Intersection of Dhaka on Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Anti-quota protesters carrying sticks chase Bangladesh Chhatra League activists during clashes in the Science Laboratory Intersection of Dhaka on Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Anti-quota protesters vandalise a police box during clashes with Bangladesh Chhatra League activists in the Science Laboratory Intersection of Dhaka on Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Anti-quota protesters vandalise a BRTC double decker bus during clashes with Bangladesh Chhatra League activists in the Science Laboratory Intersection of Dhaka on Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Two people injured during clashes between anti-quota protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League activists in the Science Laboratory Intersection of Dhaka to hospital on Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 16 Jul 2024, 08:39 PM

Updated : 16 Jul 2024, 08:39 PM

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