At least 18 students injured taken to Khulna Medical as police clash with protesters
Police in Khulna fired tear gas shells at protesters as they took the streets as part of the nationwide protest programme announced by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement yesterday
An injured student at the KMCH. Photo: Awal Sheikh/TBS
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An injured student at the KMCH. Photo: Awal Sheikh/TBS
At least 18 students, with light to moderate injuries, have been taken to the Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) following clashes between policemen clashed with protesters in the district, our correspondent reports from the spot.
Police in Khulna fired tear gas shells at protesters as they took the streets as part of the nationwide protest programme announced by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement yesterday.
A list of injured students taken to KMCH following clashes during protest on 2 August. Photo: Awal Sheikh/TBS
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A list of injured students taken to KMCH following clashes during protest on 2 August. Photo: Awal Sheikh/TBS
Around 5:30pm, police started firing tear gas shells at the Gollamari intersection, our correspondent reports.
As of 6.20pm, the firing is still ongoing. Also, there have been reports of chases and counter-chases between protesters and police.
