Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly condemned the police for allegedly opening fire, using batons, tear gas, and water cannons on Islami Bank customers demonstrating in front of the bank’s head office in Motijheel, Dhaka. The party’s Secretary General, Mia Golam Porwar, issued a statement on Monday expressing outrage over the incident, saying several depositors were seriously injured and are now receiving treatment.

According to the statement, the customers were peacefully protesting under the banner of Islami Bank Customer Forum, demanding protection of the bank’s interests and the resignation of its newly appointed chairman, whom they consider controversial. Porwar described the police action as an unjustified use of force and a severe violation of human rights, asserting that citizens have a constitutional right to demand the safety of their deposits.

Jamaat-e-Islami called for identifying and holding accountable the police officers involved in the attack and urged authorities to cancel the appointment of the chairman to restore normalcy and public confidence in the bank.