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Six Arrested After Political Clash Near Dhaka Press Club

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Six leaders and activists of Naya Dhara Bangladesh were taken into police custody following a clash with Rashtra Sanglap Forum members.
  • The confrontation occurred near the Jatiya Press Club, resulting in injuries to several individuals from both sides.
  • Conflicting accounts exist regarding the instigation of the clash, with both groups accusing the other of initiating the violence.

Six leaders and activists from Naya Dhara Bangladesh are in police custody after a clash with members of the Rashtra Sanglap Forum near the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka. The incident, which occurred Tuesday evening, led to injuries on both sides, including Naya Dhara Chairman Momin Mehedi and Rashtra Sanglap Forum Member Secretary ANM Ayas. The injured were taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for treatment.

The situation escalated when Rashtra Sanglap Forum members gathered outside DMCH, confining Naya Dhara leaders within the emergency department for approximately three hours. They allegedly attacked them again as police escorted them out. The disruption within the emergency department reportedly affected medical services for about 90 minutes, causing fear among patients and their families.

they were in police custody.

— Mainul Islam Khan PulokInspector (operations) of Shahbagh Police Station confirming the custody of the Naya Dhara leaders.

Both organizations presented different versions of how the clash began. Rashtra Sanglap Forum alleged that Shanta Farzana, a Naya Dhara leader, made offensive remarks about "July fighters" and the BNP during a Naya Dhara program. When they protested, Naya Dhara activists allegedly attacked them. Conversely, Momin Mehedi claimed that Ayas arrived with a group and attacked Naya Dhara leaders and activists, also alleging that phones belonging to journalists were stolen.

The situation caused fear among patients and their attendants.

— Inspector Md FarukIn-charge of the DMCH police camp describing the impact of the disruption.
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