Dhaka city streets virtually became void as violence spilt over into the third day. Several incidents of vandalism and arson were reported from Airport road, Mohakhali, Gulistan, Kamalapur Railway Station, Mouchak, Noyabazar, North-South road and Nawabpur areas. The protesters also vandalized the windowpanes of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrates’ (CMM) Court, Dhaka.
Reports said students of Dhaka University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet), Eden University College, Jagannath University, Titumir College, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University and Tejgaon Polytechnic Institute also joined the demonstration.
Students of Jagannath University staged violent protest and burned four vehicles. Students of Titumir College brought out a procession and moved towards Mohakhali crossing chanting anti-government slogans.
Amir Khasru has more details.
